SOC 39-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Caretakers — Austin
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 10 metro areas compared
At $35,040, median pay for Animal Caretakers in Austin, TX tracks the national median of $35,360 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,040, median pay for Animal Caretakers in Austin, TX tracks the national median of $35,360 closely. Pay ranges from under $27,580 at the tenth percentile to more than $50,260 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $29,760 to $43,840.
Employment stands at 2,510, or 1.9 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Odessa records the highest median at $35,500. Of the 598 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 567th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,580 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $29,760 | −15.8% |
| Median (50th) | $35,040 | −0.9% |
| 75th | $43,840 | +24.0% |
| 90th | $50,260 | +42.1% |
| Mean | $37,660 | +6.5% |
Other metro areas in Texas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Austin run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $35,040 goes as far as $36,087 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 2.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,087US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,040 a year, 0.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,580 to $50,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,510 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Odessa, at $35,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Caretakers in Austin, TX?
The median annual wage is $35,040, or $16.85 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,360, so pay in Austin, TX is 0.9% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Austin, TX earns more than $50,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Odessa, at $35,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,510 jobs in this occupation in Austin, TX. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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