How much does an animal caretaker make in Boulder?
$37,720a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Boulder, CO metro area. That is $18.13 an hour or $3,143 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.13
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 34 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $37,720Highest 10%: $60,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $36,800 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| 75th | $43,440 | $20.88 | |
| 90th | $60,050 | $28.87 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Denver, CO | $37,640 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,860 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,760 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $35,220 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,570 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $34,270 |
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Salaries for every job in Boulder, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Boulder?
The median hourly pay in the Boulder, CO metro area is $18.13 ($37,720 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Boulder than the national average?
Yes: $37,720 against $35,360 nationally, 7% more.
How does Boulder compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,430, so Boulder pays 1% more.
Where does Boulder rank for animal caretaker pay?
34 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Boulder?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,050 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.