How much does an animal caretaker make in Iowa?
$30,080a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Iowa. That is $14.46 an hour or $2,507 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.46
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,450Median: $30,080Highest 10%: $45,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,450 | $10.79 | |
| 25th | $27,240 | $13.10 | |
| Median | $30,080 | $14.46 | |
| 75th | $35,140 | $16.89 | |
| 90th | $45,610 | $21.93 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $38,700 |
| Iowa City, IA | $33,510 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,980 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Des Moines, IA | $30,950 |
| Sioux City, IA | $29,880 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,870 |
| Dubuque, IA | $29,420 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 39. Ohio | $30,310 |
| 40. Arkansas | $30,230 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
| 42. Iowa | $30,080 |
| 43. Indiana | $29,990 |
| 44. Georgia | $29,860 |
| 45. Kansas | $29,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $14.46 ($30,080 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $30,080 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Iowa rank for animal caretaker pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays animal caretakers the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $38,700 a year.
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.