How much does an animal caretaker make in San Luis Obispo?
$38,280a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area. That is $18.40 an hour or $3,190 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.40
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,430Median: $38,280Highest 10%: $57,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,430 | $17.03 | |
| 25th | $36,220 | $17.41 | |
| Median | $38,280 | $18.40 | |
| 75th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $57,430 | $27.61 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| San Jose, CA | $44,070 |
| San Francisco, CA | $43,640 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $39,870 |
| Vallejo, CA | $39,520 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $38,840 |
| Napa, CA | $38,750 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $38,520 |
| Modesto, CA | $38,320 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $37,970 |
| Salinas, CA | $37,960 |
| San Diego, CA | $37,870 |
| Sacramento, CA | $37,780 |
| Hanford, CA | $37,340 |
| Yuba City, CA | $37,300 |
| Stockton, CA | $37,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $37,050 |
| Redding, CA | $36,900 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $36,660 |
| Oxnard, CA | $36,620 |
| Merced, CA | $36,480 |
| Fresno, CA | $36,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $36,150 |
| Chico, CA | $35,990 |
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Salaries for every job in San Luis Obispo, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in San Luis Obispo?
The median hourly pay in the San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA metro area is $18.40 ($38,280 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in San Luis Obispo than the national average?
Yes: $38,280 against $35,360 nationally, 8% more.
How does San Luis Obispo compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $38,700, so San Luis Obispo pays 1% less.
Where does San Luis Obispo rank for animal caretaker pay?
22 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in San Luis Obispo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,430 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.