Animal Caretakers Salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sioux Falls, SD-MN

Median annual salary $30,630 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.72
10th percentile $26,140
90th percentile $48,250
Employed locally 370
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,140
    25th
    $28,250
    50th (median)
    $30,630
    75th
    $36,330
    90th
    $48,250

    Sioux Falls economic context

    Unemployment rate 1.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,418 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% 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
    Rapid City, SD $30,270
    Sioux City, IA-NE-SD $28,980
    Gadsden, AL $22,100

    Related occupations in Sioux Falls, SD-MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $26,830
    Residential Advisors $36,830
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,030
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,140
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Sioux Falls?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is $14.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.06 or more per hour.

    Is Sioux Falls above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Sioux Falls, SD-MN is 8.5% 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 Sioux Falls?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,140 per year in Sioux Falls, SD-MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,250.