Animal Caretakers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $37,430 +11.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.99
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $49,840
Employed locally 250
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $36,050
    50th (median)
    $37,430
    75th
    $42,570
    90th
    $49,840

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 37% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 63% 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
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36,660
    Recreation Workers$37,290
    Childcare Workers$37,930
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$36,100
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$58,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Vallejo?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Vallejo, CA is $17.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.51 or more per hour.

    Is Vallejo above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Vallejo, CA is 11.8% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,050.