Animal Caretakers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $29,180 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.03
10th percentile $22,470
90th percentile $45,440
Employed locally 200
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,470
    25th
    $26,380
    50th (median)
    $29,180
    75th
    $36,800
    90th
    $45,440

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $30,700
    Odessa, TX $30,610
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $30,360
    Midland, TX $29,990
    Tyler, TX $29,910
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $29,320

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,800
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,390
    Recreation Workers $29,550
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $35,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Waco, TX is $14.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.91 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Waco, TX is 12.8% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,470 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,380.