Animal Caretakers Salary in Sierra Vista, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

Median annual salary $33,440 -0.1% vs national
Median hourly $16.08
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $35,360
Employed locally 60
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $33,440
    75th
    $34,190
    90th
    $35,360

    Sierra Vista economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,970 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 57% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 43% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,550
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,640
    Tucson, AZ $34,490
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,910
    Yuma, AZ $29,890

    Related occupations in Sierra Vista, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $36,510
    Childcare Workers $31,390
    Tour and Travel Guides $34,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Sierra Vista?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Sierra Vista, AZ is $16.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

    Is Sierra Vista above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Sierra Vista, AZ is 0.1% 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 Sierra Vista?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Sierra Vista, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.