How much does an animal caretaker make in Portland?
$37,370a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.97 an hour or $3,114 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.97
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 42 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 2,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,480Median: $37,370Highest 10%: $58,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,480 | $17.06 | |
| 25th | $36,110 | $17.36 | |
| Median | $37,370 | $17.97 | |
| 75th | $45,120 | $21.69 | |
| 90th | $58,790 | $28.26 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Salem, OR | $36,920 |
| Corvallis, OR | $36,010 |
| Bend, OR | $35,800 |
| Medford, OR | $35,710 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $35,670 |
| Albany, OR | $34,880 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,750 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Animal Trainer | $66,040 |
| Barber | $64,310 |
| Hairdresser | $59,610 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $59,570 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $59,350 |
| Skincare Specialist | $57,930 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $50,030 |
| Mortician | $49,930 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $47,280 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,160 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.97 ($37,370 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $37,370 against $35,360 nationally, 6% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $36,580, so Portland pays 2% more.
Where does Portland rank for animal caretaker pay?
42 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,480 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,790 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.