Animal Caretakers Salary in Texas
Ranked #26 of 51 · TX
3.6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,970 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $32,730
Employment 20,450
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,260P25 $28,460 Median $32,730P75 $41,930P90 $49,660
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Texas earn between $23,260 and $49,660. 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 Texas is $35,970, about 3.6% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Texas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa, TX | $35,500 | $37,830 | 40 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,480 | $36,180 | 120 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $35,040 | $37,660 | 2,510 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $34,310 | $37,840 | 6,110 |
| Midland, TX | $33,670 | $36,330 | 110 |
| Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $33,630 | $35,970 | 90 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $33,000 | $36,120 | 160 |
| Laredo, TX | $32,890 | $32,860 | 70 |