How much does an animal caretaker make in Phoenix?
$39,030a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $18.76 an hour or $3,253 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.76
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 4,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,650Median: $39,030Highest 10%: $77,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,650 | $16.66 | |
| 25th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| Median | $39,030 | $18.76 | |
| 75th | $49,880 | $23.98 | |
| 90th | $77,080 | $37.06 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,180 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,870 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,270 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,260 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35,110 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,290 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $18.76 ($39,030 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $39,030 against $35,360 nationally, 10% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $38,180, so Phoenix pays 2% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for animal caretaker pay?
13 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,080 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.