How much does an animal caretaker make in Texas?
$32,730a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Texas. That is $15.74 an hour or $2,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.74
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,260Median: $32,730Highest 10%: $49,660
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,260 | $11.18 | |
| 25th | $28,460 | $13.68 | |
| Median | $32,730 | $15.74 | |
| 75th | $41,930 | $20.16 | |
| 90th | $49,660 | $23.88 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Odessa, TX | $35,500 |
| Abilene, TX | $35,480 |
| Austin, TX | $35,040 |
| Dallas, TX | $34,310 |
| Midland, TX | $33,670 |
| Killeen, TX | $33,000 |
| Laredo, TX | $32,890 |
| San Angelo, TX | $32,220 |
| Waco, TX | $31,540 |
| El Paso, TX | $31,190 |
| Houston, TX | $30,930 |
| San Antonio, TX | $30,420 |
| Sherman, TX | $29,590 |
| College Station, TX | $29,380 |
| Tyler, TX | $29,210 |
| Amarillo, TX | $29,180 |
| Beaumont, TX | $29,100 |
| Lubbock, TX | $29,030 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $28,970 |
| McAllen, TX | $28,970 |
| Victoria, TX | $28,850 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $28,850 |
| Longview, TX | $28,450 |
| Brownsville, TX | $28,290 |
| Texarkana, TX | $28,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 24. North Dakota | $34,040 |
| 25. Delaware | $33,910 |
| 26. New Mexico | $33,570 |
| 27. Texas | $32,730 |
| 28. Idaho | $32,170 |
| 29. Nebraska | $31,680 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $31,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $15.74 ($32,730 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $32,730 against $35,360 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Texas rank for animal caretaker pay?
Texas ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays animal caretakers the most?
Odessa, TX, with a median of $35,500 a year.
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.