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How much does an animal caretaker make in Davenport?

$31,200a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,600 a month.

Hourly
$15.00
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
187 of 385
Jobs in the area
290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,370Median: $31,200Highest 10%: $46,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,370$11.72
25th$29,520$14.19
Median$31,200$15.00
75th$36,440$17.52
90th$46,480$22.35

Other cities in Iowa

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Ames, IA$38,700
Iowa City, IA$33,510
Omaha, NE$32,980
Des Moines, IA$30,950
Sioux City, IA$29,880
Waterloo, IA$29,870
Dubuque, IA$29,420
Cedar Rapids, IA$29,190
Animal Caretaker salary in Iowa Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Davenport

Same field, median yearly pay.

Mortician$62,580
First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker$52,920
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,890
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,130
Residential Advisor$38,120
Funeral Attendant$37,980
Skincare Specialist$37,080
Hairdresser$33,580
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$32,670
Childcare Worker$32,300
Salaries for every job in Davenport, IA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Davenport?

The median hourly pay in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area is $15.00 ($31,200 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Davenport than the national average?

No: $31,200 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.

How does Davenport compare with the rest of Iowa?

The median in Iowa is $30,080, so Davenport pays 4% more.

Where does Davenport rank for animal caretaker pay?

187 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Davenport?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,480 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.