How much does an animal caretaker make in Grand Junction?
$34,270a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Grand Junction, CO metro area. That is $16.48 an hour or $2,856 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.48
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 125 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,800Median: $34,270Highest 10%: $47,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| 25th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| 75th | $39,520 | $19.00 | |
| 90th | $47,980 | $23.07 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Boulder, CO | $37,720 |
| Denver, CO | $37,640 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $35,860 |
| Greeley, CO | $35,760 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $35,220 |
| Pueblo, CO | $34,570 |
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Salaries for every job in Grand Junction, COFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Grand Junction?
The median hourly pay in the Grand Junction, CO metro area is $16.48 ($34,270 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Grand Junction than the national average?
No: $34,270 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
How does Grand Junction compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $37,430, so Grand Junction pays 8% less.
Where does Grand Junction rank for animal caretaker pay?
125 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Grand Junction?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,980 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.