How much does an animal caretaker make in El Paso?
$31,190a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the El Paso, TX metro area. That is $15.00 an hour or $2,599 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.00
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among cities
- 194 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,120Median: $31,190Highest 10%: $43,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,120 | $10.63 | |
| 25th | $27,110 | $13.03 | |
| Median | $31,190 | $15.00 | |
| 75th | $35,950 | $17.28 | |
| 90th | $43,360 | $20.85 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Abilene, TX | $35,480 |
| Austin, TX | $35,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,310 |
| Midland, TX | $33,670 |
| Killeen, TX | $33,000 |
| Laredo, TX | $32,890 |
| San Angelo, TX | $32,220 |
| Waco, TX | $31,540 |
| 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 El Paso
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Skincare Specialist | $43,690 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $41,340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $40,650 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $37,550 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,920 |
| Recreation Worker | $32,960 |
| Funeral Attendant | $28,600 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $28,350 |
| Hairdresser | $26,970 |
| Childcare Worker | $23,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in El Paso?
The median hourly pay in the El Paso, TX metro area is $15.00 ($31,190 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in El Paso than the national average?
No: $31,190 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.
How does El Paso compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,730, so El Paso pays 5% less.
Where does El Paso rank for animal caretaker pay?
194 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in El Paso?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,360 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.