How much does an animal caretaker make in Oklahoma?
$28,940a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Oklahoma. That is $13.91 an hour or $2,412 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.91
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,320Median: $28,940Highest 10%: $43,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,320 | $10.25 | |
| 25th | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| Median | $28,940 | $13.91 | |
| 75th | $35,350 | $17.00 | |
| 90th | $43,880 | $21.10 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fort Smith, AR | $32,720 |
| Tulsa, OK | $29,850 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $28,790 |
| Lawton, OK | $26,890 |
| Enid, OK | $26,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 44. Georgia | $29,860 |
| 45. Kansas | $29,830 |
| 46. Wyoming | $29,080 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $28,940 |
| 48. West Virginia | $28,550 |
| 49. Alabama | $28,330 |
| 50. Louisiana | $27,910 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $13.91 ($28,940 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $28,940 against $35,360 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for animal caretaker pay?
Oklahoma ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays animal caretakers the most?
Fort Smith, AR-OK, with a median of $32,720 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.