Animal Caretakers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $29,320 -12.4% vs national
Median hourly $14.10
10th percentile $22,670
90th percentile $45,740
Employed locally 2,180
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,670
    25th
    $27,960
    50th (median)
    $29,320
    75th
    $36,650
    90th
    $45,740

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,700
    Odessa, TX $30,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,360
    Midland, TX $29,990
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $29,220

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,420
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$27,970
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,590
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$26,520
    Recreation Workers$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in San Antonio, TX is $14.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.32 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in San Antonio, TX is 12.4% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in San Antonio?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,670 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,960.