How much does an animal caretaker make in Colorado?
$37,430a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Colorado. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,119 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,070Median: $37,430Highest 10%: $55,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,070 | $15.42 | |
| 25th | $35,670 | $17.15 | |
| Median | $37,430 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $43,850 | $21.08 | |
| 90th | $55,300 | $26.59 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boulder, CO | $37,720 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 5. California | $38,700 |
| 6. Arizona | $38,180 |
| 7. New York | $37,840 |
| 8. Colorado | $37,430 |
| 9. Connecticut | $37,310 |
| 10. Maine | $37,230 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $37,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $18.00 ($37,430 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $37,430 against $35,360 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Colorado rank for animal caretaker pay?
Colorado ranks 8 of 51 states.
Which city in Colorado pays animal caretakers the most?
Boulder, CO, with a median of $37,720 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.