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How much does an animal caretaker make in Carson City?

$30,160a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Carson City, NV metro area. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.

Hourly
$14.50
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
239 of 385
Jobs in the area
50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,900Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $57,280
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$25,900$12.45
25th$28,170$13.54
Median$30,160$14.50
75th$36,500$17.55
90th$57,280$27.54

Other cities in Nevada

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Reno, NV$33,950
Las Vegas, NV$30,020
Animal Caretaker salary in Nevada Animal Caretaker salary in all states

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Childcare Worker$30,710
Recreation Worker$30,600
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,400
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Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Carson City?

The median hourly pay in the Carson City, NV metro area is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Carson City than the national average?

No: $30,160 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.

How does Carson City compare with the rest of Nevada?

The median in Nevada is $30,320, so Carson City pays 1% less.

Where does Carson City rank for animal caretaker pay?

239 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Carson City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $25,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,280 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.