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Animal Caretaker Salary in Colorado (2026)
$18.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,316/year ($2,610/month) for a single filer
Colorado ranks 8th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 6,290 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Colorado, the typical worker earns $37,430 a year — though pay ranges from $32,070 for newcomers to $55,300 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,070 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $55,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,290 Animal Caretaker jobs in Colorado (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $37,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,316 — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,312 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,863 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$939 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,316 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,610 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Colorado?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Colorado is $37,430 per year ($18.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,670 and $43,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $37,430, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $31,316 per year ($2,610 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.3%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 6,290 Animal Caretaker jobs in Colorado 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 Colorado 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 Colorado.