How much does an animal caretaker make in Tyler?
$29,210a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Tyler, TX metro area. That is $14.04 an hour or $2,434 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.04
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 299 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,290Median: $29,210Highest 10%: $44,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,290 | $10.72 | |
| 25th | $27,020 | $12.99 | |
| Median | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 75th | $35,880 | $17.25 | |
| 90th | $44,500 | $21.39 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Salaries for every job in Tyler, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Tyler?
The median hourly pay in the Tyler, TX metro area is $14.04 ($29,210 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Tyler than the national average?
No: $29,210 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.
How does Tyler compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $32,730, so Tyler pays 11% less.
Where does Tyler rank for animal caretaker pay?
299 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Tyler?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,500 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.