Animal Caretakers Salary in Visalia, CA

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

Median annual salary $35,280 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $34,280
90th percentile $46,060
Employed locally 120
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,280
    25th
    $34,740
    50th (median)
    $35,280
    75th
    $38,510
    90th
    $46,060

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 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
    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 Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$35,700
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,590
    Childcare Workers$36,340
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$33,460
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$38,930
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$48,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Visalia?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Visalia, CA is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.00 or more per hour.

    Is Visalia above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Visalia, CA is 5.4% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,280 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,740.