How much does an animal caretaker make in Denver?
$37,640a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $18.10 an hour or $3,137 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.10
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 3,560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,580Median: $37,640Highest 10%: $55,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,580 | $17.11 | |
| 25th | $36,390 | $17.50 | |
| Median | $37,640 | $18.10 | |
| 75th | $44,240 | $21.27 | |
| 90th | $55,300 | $26.59 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Boulder, CO | $37,720 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,860 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,760 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $35,220 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,570 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $34,270 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $18.10 ($37,640 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $37,640 against $35,360 nationally, 6% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,430, so Denver pays 1% more.
Where does Denver rank for animal caretaker pay?
38 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,300 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.