Animal Caretakers Salary in Ames, IA

Median Salary

$38,700

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.61

per hour

Employment

190

in Ames, IA

vs. National Avg

+9.4%

National: $35,360

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,360, Ames, IA pays 9.4% MORE for Animal Caretakers positions.

Salary Distribution in Ames, IA

10th

$25,160

25th

$31,340

Median

$38,700

75th

$47,190

90th

$56,010

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).