How much does an animal caretaker make in Dallas?
$34,310a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,859 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 121 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 6,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,040Median: $34,310Highest 10%: $50,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Median | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $45,490 | $21.87 | |
| 90th | $50,180 | $24.13 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Abilene, TX | $35,480 |
| Austin, TX | $35,040 |
| Midland, TX | $33,670 |
| Killeen, TX | $33,000 |
| Laredo, TX | $32,890 |
| San Angelo, TX | $32,220 |
| Waco, TX | $31,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $31,190 |
| Houston, TX | $30,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,420 |
| Sherman, TX | $29,590 |
| College Station, TX | $29,380 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,210 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,180 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,030 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,970 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,850 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,850 |
| Longview, TX | $28,450 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,290 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,470 |
| Skincare Specialist | $54,290 |
| Mortician | $48,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,650 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $45,690 |
| Residential Advisor | $38,470 |
| Concierge | $38,140 |
| Gambling Service Worker | $36,640 |
| Crematory Operator | $36,180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $16.50 ($34,310 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Dallas than the national average?
No: $34,310 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,730, so Dallas pays 5% more.
Where does Dallas rank for animal caretaker pay?
121 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,180 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.