Animal Caretakers pay range in Enid
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,910 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Enid earn between $20,800 and $35,980.
- $18K10th
- $21K25th
- $27KMedian
- $36K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $29,310 | $2,442 | $14.09 |
| Median | $26,810 | $2,234 | $12.89 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $20,800 | $1,733 | $10.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,980 | $2,998 | $17.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Enid vs. Oklahoma and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Enid earn 6% less than the Oklahoma average ($31,020) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enid | $29,310 | $26,810 | $18,270 | $46,910 | 50 |
| Oklahoma | $31,020 | $28,940 | $21,320 | $43,880 | 3,170 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Enid
On the average salary of $29,310, a single filer in Enid takes home about $24,957 a year, or $2,080 a month and $960 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Enid a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Enid area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 84.3), so the average $29,310 buys what about $34,781 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Enid ($40,500). A typical home costs $144,157, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Oklahoma cities
Enid ranks 3rd of 4 Oklahoma metro areas for this job; Tulsa pays the most ($32,120).
- Tulsa$32,120
- Oklahoma City$30,760
- Enid$29,310
- Lawton$28,420
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Enid: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Enid?
$14.09 an hour on average, and $12.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Enid?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $18,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $20,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Enid?
About $24,957 a year ($2,080 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $29,310.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Enid than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
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; area Enid, OK (21420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.20, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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