Animal Caretakers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #44 of 51 · IA
11.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,900 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,080
Employment 3,480
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $22,450P25 $27,240 Median $30,080P75 $35,140P90 $45,610
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Iowa earn between $22,450 and $45,610. 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 Iowa is $32,900, about 11.8% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $38,700 | $39,820 | 190 |
| Iowa City, IA | $33,510 | $36,350 | 300 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,200 | $34,640 | 290 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $30,950 | $34,550 | 920 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $29,880 | $31,560 | 130 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $29,870 | $31,210 | 470 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $29,440 | $31,680 | 250 |
| Dubuque, IA | $29,420 | $30,660 | 80 |