The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Ames, IA is $37,050 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,820.
Pay spans roughly $22,330 at the 10th percentile to $54,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.81 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as animal caretakers in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $37,050 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.81 |
| 10th percentile | $22,330 |
| 90th percentile | $54,890 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.