Animal Caretakers Salary in Arizona (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 6,330 employed

Annual Mean

$44,630

$21.46/hr

Annual Median

$38,180

$18.35/hr

Bottom 10%

$33,320

$16.02/hr

Top 10%

$68,090

$32.74/hr

Location vs National Average

Arizona

$44,630

Difference

+19.7% vs US avg

US National

$37,300

Salary Percentile Breakdown

Percentile	Annual	Hourly
10th Percentile Bottom 10%	$33,320	$16.02/hr
25th Percentile Lower quarter	$35,890	$17.25/hr
50th PercentileMedian Median	$38,180	$18.35/hr
75th Percentile Upper quarter	$47,080	$22.64/hr
90th Percentile Top 10%	$68,090	$32.74/hr

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$33K

25th

$36K

Median

$38K

75th

$47K

90th

$68K

Arizona has a moderate number of Animal Caretakers positions (approximately 6,330), reflecting steady demand in this occupation.

In Arizona, Animal Caretakers salaries range from $33,320 at the 10th percentile to $68,090 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $34,770 (91% of the median). This wide range suggests significant variation based on experience and employer in this area.

Top Paying Cities in Arizona

Metro areas with highest Animal Caretakers wages

Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ

Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ

$39,560

per year

Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ

$36,120

per year

How Animal Caretakers Compares in Arizona

The average Animal Caretakers salary of $44,630 in Arizona ranks above the national average of $37,300. There are approximately 6,330 Animal Caretakerss employed in Arizona.