How much does an animal caretaker make in Fort Collins?
$35,860a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 71 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,660Median: $35,860Highest 10%: $55,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,660 | $15.22 | |
| 25th | $33,880 | $16.29 | |
| Median | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $42,130 | $20.25 | |
| 90th | $55,430 | $26.65 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Boulder, CO | $37,720 |
| Denver, CO | $37,640 |
| 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 Fort Collins?
The median hourly pay in the Fort Collins-Loveland, CO metro area is $17.24 ($35,860 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Fort Collins than the national average?
Yes: $35,860 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
How does Fort Collins compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,430, so Fort Collins pays 4% less.
Where does Fort Collins rank for animal caretaker pay?
71 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Fort Collins?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,430 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.