How much does an animal caretaker make in Amarillo?
$29,180a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Amarillo, TX metro area. That is $14.03 an hour or $2,432 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.03
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 301 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,840Median: $29,180Highest 10%: $45,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,840 | $10.50 | |
| 25th | $26,680 | $12.83 | |
| Median | $29,180 | $14.03 | |
| 75th | $36,600 | $17.60 | |
| 90th | $45,860 | $22.05 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Abilene, TX | $35,480 |
| Austin, TX | $35,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,310 |
| Midland, TX | $33,670 |
| Killeen, TX | $33,000 |
| Laredo, TX | $32,890 |
| San Angelo, TX | $32,220 |
| Waco, TX | $31,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $31,190 |
| Houston, TX | $30,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,420 |
| Sherman, TX | $29,590 |
| College Station, TX | $29,380 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,210 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,030 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,970 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,850 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,850 |
| Longview, TX | $28,450 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Amarillo, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Amarillo?
The median hourly pay in the Amarillo, TX metro area is $14.03 ($29,180 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Amarillo than the national average?
No: $29,180 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.
How does Amarillo compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,730, so Amarillo pays 11% less.
Where does Amarillo rank for animal caretaker pay?
301 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Amarillo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,840 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,860 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.