How much does an animal caretaker make in Colorado Springs?
$35,220a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area. That is $16.93 an hour or $2,935 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.93
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 90 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,700Median: $35,220Highest 10%: $68,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,700 | $15.24 | |
| 25th | $32,520 | $15.63 | |
| Median | $35,220 | $16.93 | |
| 75th | $39,910 | $19.19 | |
| 90th | $68,150 | $32.76 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Boulder, CO | $37,720 |
| Denver, CO | $37,640 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,860 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,760 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,570 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $34,270 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Colorado Springs?
The median hourly pay in the Colorado Springs, CO metro area is $16.93 ($35,220 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Colorado Springs than the national average?
Yes: $35,220 against $35,360 nationally, 0% more.
How does Colorado Springs compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,430, so Colorado Springs pays 6% less.
Where does Colorado Springs rank for animal caretaker pay?
90 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Colorado Springs?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $68,150 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.