Animal Caretakers Salary in Shreveport, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Shreveport-Bossier City, LA

Median annual salary $27,410 -18.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.18
10th percentile $20,780
90th percentile $36,890
Employed locally 310
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,780
    25th
    $23,030
    50th (median)
    $27,410
    75th
    $29,810
    90th
    $36,890

    Shreveport economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,635 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 50% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,820
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,550
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $36,460

    Related occupations in Shreveport, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,020
    Gambling Dealers $15,080
    Recreation Workers $22,550
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,570
    Gambling Service Workers, All Other $28,240
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Shreveport?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Shreveport, LA is $13.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.73 or more per hour.

    Is Shreveport above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Shreveport, LA is 18.1% 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 Shreveport?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,780 per year in Shreveport, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,030.