MN · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-2021

Animal Caretakers Salary in Minnesota

Median Annual Salary $33,790 +1% above national average (national: $33,470)
$35,660Mean Annual
$16Median Hourly
4,610Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$33,790
$28,870
10th pct.
$45,820
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,870$13.88
25th percentile$30,540$14.68
50th percentile (median)$33,790$16.25
75th percentile$36,940$17.76
90th percentile (top earners)$45,820$22.03
Mean (average)$35,660$17.14

How Minnesota Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Minnesota
Minnesota (current) $33,790
Washington $38,400 +14%
District of Columbia $37,980 +12%
California $37,200 +10%
Massachusetts $36,910 +9%
New York $36,500 +8%
Connecticut $36,330 +8%
Maine $36,310 +7%
Maryland $35,990 +7%

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Related Occupations in Minnesota

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Childcare Workers $33,610 10,910
Demonstrators and Product Promoters $33,190 1,650
Food Preparation Workers $34,820 23,720
Cashiers $32,570 57,290
Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $32,460 2,410
Driver/Sales Workers $32,390 8,800

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in Minnesota?

The mean animal caretakers salary in Minnesota is $35,660 per year. The median (middle) salary is $33,790 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Minnesota typically earn around $28,870 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,540 per year.

What is the highest Animal Caretakers salary in Minnesota?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Minnesota make approximately $45,820 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,940 per year.

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

The median animal caretakers salary in Minnesota is $33,790, which is +1% above 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