The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO is $35,720 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,950.
Pay spans roughly $31,060 at the 10th percentile to $52,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.17 per hour. An estimated 3,750 people work as animal caretakers in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO.
| Median (annual) | $35,720 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.17 |
| 10th percentile | $31,060 |
| 90th percentile | $52,820 |
| Employment | 3,750 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.