Animal Caretakers Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $27,210 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.08
10th percentile $21,170
90th percentile $40,010
Employed locally 80
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,170
    25th
    $23,040
    50th (median)
    $27,210
    75th
    $31,080
    90th
    $40,010

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320

    Related occupations in Sherman, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,680
    Childcare Workers$26,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$28,490
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$23,810
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$39,490
    Recreation Workers$29,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Sherman?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Sherman, TX is $13.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.46 or more per hour.

    Is Sherman above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Sherman, TX is 18.7% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,170 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,040.