Animal Caretakers Salary in Yuba City, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuba City, CA

Median annual salary $37,250 +11.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $34,470
90th percentile $57,970
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,470
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $44,720
    90th
    $57,970

    Yuba City economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,762 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 50% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,640
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,320
    Recreation Workers $38,020
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,750
    Residential Advisors $44,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Yuba City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Yuba City, CA is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.41 or more per hour.

    Is Yuba City above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Yuba City, CA is 11.3% 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 Yuba City?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,470 per year in Yuba City, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.