Animal Caretakers salary
in North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $27,670–$38,030
- vs U.S. median
- -12%
- Metro rank
- #138 of 251
Animal Caretakers in the North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $31,110 a year, based on BLS estimates for 400 jobs (May 2025). That is 12% below the U.S. median of $35,360 and 5% below the TX statewide median of $32,730. It ranks #138 of 251 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE400 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Animal Caretakers pay in other TX metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,040 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,310 |
| El Paso, TX | $31,190 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $31,040 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $30,930 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $30,420 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $29,380 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,180 |
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What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $31,110 a year (May 2025). Half of the 400 jobs pay between $27,670 and $38,030. The 10th percentile is $22,640 and the 90th is $56,700.
Is North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Animal Caretakers?
That is 12% below the U.S. median of $35,360 and 5% below the TX statewide median of $32,730. It ranks #138 of 251 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Animal Caretakers make an hour in North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area?
About $14.96 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $31,110 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.30–$18.28 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.