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Animal Caretaker Salary in Texas (2026)
$15.74 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,479/year ($2,373/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 27th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 20,450 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $32,730 a year — though pay ranges from $23,260 for newcomers to $49,660 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,260 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,730 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $41,930 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 20,450 Animal Caretaker jobs in Texas (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $32,730 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $28,479 — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.
| Gross (median) | $32,730 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,748 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,504 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,479 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,373 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Texas?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Texas is $32,730 per year ($15.74 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,460 and $41,930.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Texas?
- On the median salary of $32,730, a single filer in Texas takes home about $28,479 per year ($2,373 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.0%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 20,450 Animal Caretaker jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.