Animal Caretakers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $34,490 +3% vs national
Median hourly $16.58
10th percentile $30,100
90th percentile $41,850
Employed locally 830
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,100
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $34,490
    75th
    $36,590
    90th
    $41,850

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 49% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $33,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,910
    Yuma, AZ $29,890

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $34,980
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,120
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,950
    Childcare Workers $31,820
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,240
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $29,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Tucson, AZ is $16.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.42 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Tucson, AZ is 3% above 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,100 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.