How much does an animal caretaker make in Reno?
$33,950a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Reno, NV metro area. That is $16.32 an hour or $2,829 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.32
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,160Median: $33,950Highest 10%: $52,420
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,160 | $13.54 | |
| 25th | $29,310 | $14.09 | |
| Median | $33,950 | $16.32 | |
| 75th | $36,400 | $17.50 | |
| 90th | $52,420 | $25.20 |
Other cities in Nevada
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Carson City, NV | $30,160 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $30,020 |
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Salaries for every job in Reno, NVFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Reno?
The median hourly pay in the Reno, NV metro area is $16.32 ($33,950 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Reno than the national average?
No: $33,950 against $35,360 nationally, 4% less.
How does Reno compare with the rest of Nevada?
The median in Nevada is $30,320, so Reno pays 12% more.
Where does Reno rank for animal caretaker pay?
131 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,420 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.