The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $35,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,380.
Pay spans roughly $31,220 at the 10th percentile to $45,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.02 per hour. An estimated 3,890 people work as animal caretakers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $35,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,380 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.02 |
| 10th percentile | $31,220 |
| 90th percentile | $45,100 |
| Employment | 3,890 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.