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Animal Caretaker Salary in Arizona (2026)
$18.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,306/year ($2,692/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 6th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 13% above the national average. Of the 6,330 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $38,180 a year — though pay ranges from $33,320 for newcomers to $68,090 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,890 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,180 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,080 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $68,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,330 Animal Caretaker jobs in Arizona (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $38,180 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,306 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $38,180 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,402 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,921 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$552 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,306 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,692 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Arizona?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Arizona is $38,180 per year ($18.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,890 and $47,080.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $38,180, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $32,306 per year ($2,692 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 6,330 Animal Caretaker jobs in Arizona in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Arizona state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Arizona.