How much does an animal caretaker make in Seattle?
$44,060a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $21.18 an hour or $3,672 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.18
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 3,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,040Median: $44,060Highest 10%: $66,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $38,340 | $18.43 | |
| Median | $44,060 | $21.18 | |
| 75th | $48,730 | $23.43 | |
| 90th | $66,560 | $32.00 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Bremerton, WA | $39,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $38,410 |
| Kennewick, WA | $38,340 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $37,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $37,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,650 |
| Spokane, WA | $37,650 |
| Portland, OR | $37,370 |
| Longview, WA | $36,690 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,650 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,330 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $80,920 |
| Skincare Specialist | $80,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $68,020 |
| Costume Attendant | $65,460 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $63,630 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $63,560 |
| Barber | $63,410 |
| Gambling Dealer | $60,490 |
| Mortician | $60,120 |
| Hairdresser | $59,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $21.18 ($44,060 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $44,060 against $35,360 nationally, 25% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $40,570, so Seattle pays 9% more.
Where does Seattle rank for animal caretaker pay?
3 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,560 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.