Animal Caretakers pay range in Reno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,420 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Reno earn between $29,310 and $36,400.
- $28K10th
- $29K25th
- $34KMedian
- $36K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,740 | $2,978 | $17.18 |
| Median | $33,950 | $2,829 | $16.32 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,310 | $2,442 | $14.09 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,400 | $3,033 | $17.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Reno vs. Nevada and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Reno earn 4% more than the Nevada average ($34,400) and 4% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno | $35,740 | $33,950 | $28,160 | $52,420 | 480 |
| Nevada | $34,400 | $30,320 | $27,280 | $51,040 | 2,470 |
| 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 Reno
On the average salary of $35,740, a single filer in Reno takes home about $30,897 a year, or $2,575 a month and $1,188 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Reno a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Reno area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.0), so the average $35,740 buys what about $35,381 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Reno ($49,660). A typical home costs $570,546, or 16.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Nevada cities
Reno ranks 1st of 3 Nevada metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Reno$35,740
- Carson City$34,370
- Las Vegas$34,080
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 Reno: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Reno?
$17.18 an hour on average, and $16.32 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Reno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Reno?
About $30,897 a year ($2,575 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,740. Nevada has no state income tax.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Reno than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% less 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 Reno, NV (39900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.01, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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