Animal Caretakers Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $35,270 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.96
10th percentile $33,860
90th percentile $54,560
Employed locally 100
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,860
    25th
    $33,860
    50th (median)
    $35,270
    75th
    $44,400
    90th
    $54,560

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 48% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420
    Washington $38,400
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Gambling Dealers $59,250
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,920
    Recreation Workers $37,810
    Childcare Workers $35,960
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,140
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $47,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Yakima, WA is $16.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.81 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Yakima, WA 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $33,860 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,860.