The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Anchorage, AK is $35,380 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,710.
Pay spans roughly $27,550 at the 10th percentile to $49,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.01 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as animal caretakers in Anchorage, AK.
| Median (annual) | $35,380 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.01 |
| 10th percentile | $27,550 |
| 90th percentile | $49,120 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.