How much does an animal caretaker make in Nevada?
$30,320a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Nevada. That is $14.58 an hour or $2,527 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.58
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,280Median: $30,320Highest 10%: $51,040
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,280 | $13.12 | |
| 25th | $28,950 | $13.92 | |
| Median | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| 75th | $36,240 | $17.42 | |
| 90th | $51,040 | $24.54 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Reno, NV | $33,950 |
| Carson City, NV | $30,160 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $30,020 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 35. Tennessee | $30,550 |
| 36. South Dakota | $30,390 |
| 37. Michigan | $30,320 |
| 38. Nevada | $30,320 |
| 39. Ohio | $30,310 |
| 40. Arkansas | $30,230 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $14.58 ($30,320 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Nevada than the national average?
No: $30,320 against $35,360 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Nevada rank for animal caretaker pay?
Nevada ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Nevada pays animal caretakers the most?
Reno, NV, with a median of $33,950 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.