ID · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-2021

Animal Caretakers Salary in Idaho

Median Annual Salary $29,910 -11% below national average (national: $33,470)
$32,150Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
1,890Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,910
$22,050
10th pct.
$45,350
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,050$10.60
25th percentile$27,350$13.15
50th percentile (median)$29,910$14.38
75th percentile$34,880$16.77
90th percentile (top earners)$45,350$21.81
Mean (average)$32,150$15.46

How Idaho Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Idaho
Idaho (current) $29,910
Washington $38,400 +28%
District of Columbia $37,980 +27%
California $37,200 +24%
Massachusetts $36,910 +23%
New York $36,500 +22%
Connecticut $36,330 +21%
Maine $36,310 +21%
Maryland $35,990 +20%

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Related Occupations in Idaho

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840 9,080
Library Assistants, Clerical $30,200 830
Cashiers $30,280 16,660
Waiters and Waitresses $30,540 11,590
Recreation Workers $29,120 1,820
Childcare Workers $29,110 5,500

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in Idaho?

The mean animal caretakers salary in Idaho is $32,150 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,910 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Animal Caretakers in Idaho?

Entry-level animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Idaho typically earn around $22,050 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,350 per year.

What is the highest Animal Caretakers salary in Idaho?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Idaho make approximately $45,350 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $34,880 per year.

How does the Idaho Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?

The median animal caretakers salary in Idaho is $29,910, which is -11% below national average of $33,470.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes