Animal Caretakers Salary in Oklahoma

Animal caretakers in Oklahoma earn the most in Tulsa (average $32,120 a year) and the least in Lawton ($28,420), across the 4 Oklahoma metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $31,020 and the median at $28,940 for 3,170 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Oklahoma

Tulsa$32,120
Oklahoma City$30,760
Enid$29,310
Lawton$28,420

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Tulsa	$32,120	$29,850	$23,950	$27,089	89
Oklahoma City	$30,760	$28,790	$24,960	$26,057	90
Enid	$29,310	$26,810	$20,800	$24,957	84
Lawton	$28,420	$26,890	$21,430	$24,280	86

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Oklahoma

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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