Animal Caretakers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,080 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Phoenix earn between $36,420 and $49,880.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $50K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $46,050 | $3,838 | $22.14 |
| Median | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,420 | $3,035 | $17.51 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,880 | $4,157 | $23.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Phoenix earn 3% more than the Arizona average ($44,630) and 23% more than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $46,050 | $39,030 | $34,650 | $77,080 | 4,480 |
| Arizona | $44,630 | $38,180 | $33,320 | $68,090 | 6,330 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $46,050, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $38,424 a year, or $3,202 a month and $1,478 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $46,050 buys what about $44,572 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 9.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 7 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$46,050
- Flagstaff$42,280
- Tucson$41,980
- Prescott Valley$41,160
- Yuma$40,420
- Sierra Vista$39,560
- Lake Havasu City$36,120
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Phoenix?
$22.14 an hour on average, and $18.77 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,650 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $38,424 a year ($3,202 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $46,050.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% more than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.10, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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