Animal Caretakers Salary in Utah

Animal caretakers in Utah earn the most in Salt Lake City (average $37,120 a year) and the least in Logan ($33,780), across the 5 Utah metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $37,600 and the median at $34,750 for 2,350 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Utah

Salt Lake City$37,120
St. George$36,900
Provo$35,820
Ogden$34,820
Logan$33,780

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Salt Lake City	$37,120	$34,800	$29,910	$30,478	101
St. George	$36,900	$35,040	$30,510	$30,314	97
Provo	$35,820	$31,540	$27,060	$29,508	98
Ogden	$34,820	$33,140	$28,090	$28,762	100
Logan	$33,780	$30,430	$27,410	$27,986	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Utah's taxpayer credit is estimated with the Tax Commission's withholding formula. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

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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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