The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Boulder, CO is $35,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,280.
Pay spans roughly $31,490 at the 10th percentile to $57,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.24 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as animal caretakers in Boulder, CO.
| Median (annual) | $35,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,280 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.24 |
| 10th percentile | $31,490 |
| 90th percentile | $57,120 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.