The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Modesto, CA is $36,400 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,160.
Pay spans roughly $35,020 at the 10th percentile to $47,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.50 per hour. An estimated 290 people work as animal caretakers in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $36,400 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,160 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.50 |
| 10th percentile | $35,020 |
| 90th percentile | $47,280 |
| Employment | 290 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.