AR · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-2021

Animal Caretakers Salary in Arkansas

Median Annual Salary $29,370 -12% below national average (national: $33,470)
$32,080Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
2,270Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,370
$26,030
10th pct.
$38,700
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$26,030$12.51
25th percentile$27,760$13.35
50th percentile (median)$29,370$14.12
75th percentile$33,240$15.98
90th percentile (top earners)$38,700$18.61
Mean (average)$32,080$15.42

How Arkansas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Arkansas
Arkansas (current) $29,370
Washington $38,400 +31%
District of Columbia $37,980 +29%
California $37,200 +27%
Massachusetts $36,910 +26%
New York $36,500 +24%
Connecticut $36,330 +24%
Maine $36,310 +24%
Maryland $35,990 +23%

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Related Occupations in Arkansas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Bakers $29,340 2,270
Cooks, Short Order $29,410 200
Rehabilitation Counselors $29,330 610
Retail Salespersons $29,420 31,350
School Bus Monitors $29,450 730
Cooks, Restaurant $29,470 10,450

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in Arkansas?

The mean animal caretakers salary in Arkansas is $32,080 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,370 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Animal Caretakers in Arkansas?

Entry-level animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Arkansas typically earn around $26,030 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,760 per year.

What is the highest Animal Caretakers salary in Arkansas?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Arkansas make approximately $38,700 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $33,240 per year.

How does the Arkansas Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?

The median animal caretakers salary in Arkansas is $29,370, which is -12% below national average of $33,470.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes