How much does an animal caretaker make in Houston?
$30,930a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $14.87 an hour or $2,578 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.87
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among cities
- 206 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 4,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,810Median: $30,930Highest 10%: $47,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,810 | $10.97 | |
| 25th | $27,980 | $13.45 | |
| Median | $30,930 | $14.87 | |
| 75th | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 90th | $47,990 | $23.07 |
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 |
| El Paso, TX | $31,190 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $44,890 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $14.87 ($30,930 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $30,930 against $35,360 nationally, 13% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,730, so Houston pays 5% less.
Where does Houston rank for animal caretaker pay?
206 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,810 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,990 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.