Animal Caretakers Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $28,920 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $13.90
10th percentile $18,910
90th percentile $46,710
Employed locally 1,070
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,910
    25th
    $22,960
    50th (median)
    $28,920
    75th
    $34,380
    90th
    $46,710

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 57% 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
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $36,040
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $29,280
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,690
    Oklahoma City, OK $28,560
    Oklahoma $28,370
    Roanoke, VA $28,030

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,200
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,540
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,650
    Recreation Workers $34,570
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $43,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Tulsa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Tulsa, OK is $13.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.46 or more per hour.

    Is Tulsa above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Tulsa, OK is 13.6% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,910 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,960.