How much does an animal caretaker make in Arizona?
$38,180a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Arizona. That is $18.36 an hour or $3,182 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.36
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,320Median: $38,180Highest 10%: $68,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,320 | $16.02 | |
| 25th | $35,890 | $17.25 | |
| Median | $38,180 | $18.36 | |
| 75th | $47,080 | $22.63 | |
| 90th | $68,090 | $32.74 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,030 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,180 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,870 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,270 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,260 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35,110 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 3. Hawaii | $40,130 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $39,650 |
| 5. California | $38,700 |
| 6. Arizona | $38,180 |
| 7. New York | $37,840 |
| 8. Colorado | $37,430 |
| 9. Connecticut | $37,310 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $18.36 ($38,180 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $38,180 against $35,360 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Arizona rank for animal caretaker pay?
Arizona ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays animal caretakers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $39,030 a year.
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.