How much does an animal caretaker make in Tulsa?
$29,850a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Tulsa, OK metro area. That is $14.35 an hour or $2,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.35
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 258 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,780Median: $29,850Highest 10%: $48,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,780 | $9.99 | |
| 25th | $23,950 | $11.51 | |
| Median | $29,850 | $14.35 | |
| 75th | $36,140 | $17.38 | |
| 90th | $48,790 | $23.46 |
Other cities in Oklahoma
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Fort Smith, AR | $32,720 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $28,790 |
| Lawton, OK | $26,890 |
| Enid, OK | $26,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Tulsa, OKFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Tulsa?
The median hourly pay in the Tulsa, OK metro area is $14.35 ($29,850 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Tulsa than the national average?
No: $29,850 against $35,360 nationally, 16% less.
How does Tulsa compare with the rest of Oklahoma?
The median in Oklahoma is $28,940, so Tulsa pays 3% more.
Where does Tulsa rank for animal caretaker pay?
258 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Tulsa?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,790 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.