Animal Caretakers Salary in Yuma, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yuma, AZ

Median annual salary $29,890 -10.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.37
10th percentile $29,850
90th percentile $38,110
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,850
    25th
    $29,850
    50th (median)
    $29,890
    75th
    $34,890
    90th
    $38,110

    Yuma economic context

    Unemployment rate 12.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,417 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 51% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,550
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $35,410
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $34,640
    Tucson, AZ $34,490
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $33,440
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $31,910

    Related occupations in Yuma, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $29,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,690
    Childcare Workers $32,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Yuma?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Yuma, AZ is $14.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.28 or more per hour.

    Is Yuma above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Yuma, AZ is 10.7% 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 Yuma?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,850 per year in Yuma, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,850.