How much does an animal caretaker make in Tucson?
$36,870a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $17.73 an hour or $3,073 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.73
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 51 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,560Median: $36,870Highest 10%: $63,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,560 | $15.17 | |
| 25th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| Median | $36,870 | $17.73 | |
| 75th | $44,780 | $21.53 | |
| 90th | $63,280 | $30.42 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $39,030 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $38,180 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,270 |
| Sierra Vista, AZ | $35,260 |
| Yuma, AZ | $35,110 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $34,290 |
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Salaries for every job in Tucson, AZFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $17.73 ($36,870 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $36,870 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $38,180, so Tucson pays 3% less.
Where does Tucson rank for animal caretaker pay?
51 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,280 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.