The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,770.
Pay spans roughly $21,800 at the 10th percentile to $36,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.96 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as animal caretakers in Cedar Rapids, IA.
| Median (annual) | $29,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.96 |
| 10th percentile | $21,800 |
| 90th percentile | $36,490 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.