Animal Caretakers Salary in Colorado
Ranked #10 of 51 · CO
9.9% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $41,010 ≈ $20/hr
Median annual salary $37,430
Employment 6,290
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,070P25 $35,670 Median $37,430P75 $43,850P90 $55,300
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Colorado earn between $32,070 and $55,300. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in Colorado is $41,010, about 9.9% above the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $20/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Colorado
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder, CO | $37,720 | $42,340 | 490 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $37,640 | $41,660 | 3,560 |
| Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $37,110 | $40,240 | 60 |
| Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $36,790 | $40,890 | 280 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $35,860 | $39,570 | 350 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,760 | $39,290 | 280 |
| Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area | $35,360 | $38,870 | 230 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $35,220 | $40,210 | 770 |