How much does an animal caretaker make in Utah?
$34,750a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Utah. That is $16.71 an hour or $2,896 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.71
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,310Median: $34,750Highest 10%: $56,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,310 | $12.65 | |
| 25th | $29,320 | $14.10 | |
| Median | $34,750 | $16.71 | |
| 75th | $42,010 | $20.20 | |
| 90th | $56,730 | $27.27 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. George, UT | $35,040 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $34,800 |
| Ogden, UT | $33,140 |
| Provo, UT | $31,540 |
| Logan, UT | $30,430 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 17. New Jersey | $35,850 |
| 18. Illinois | $35,570 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $34,790 |
| 20. Utah | $34,750 |
| 21. Virginia | $34,380 |
| 22. Montana | $34,210 |
| 23. Florida | $34,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $16.71 ($34,750 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $34,750 against $35,360 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Utah rank for animal caretaker pay?
Utah ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays animal caretakers the most?
St. George, UT, with a median of $35,040 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.