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Animal Caretakers Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual Salary $29,970 -10% below national average (national: $33,470)
$34,560Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
2,170Employed in State

Nebraska ranks 28th of 51 states and D.C. for animal caretakers pay, trailing top-paying Washington ($38,400) by $8,430 — a 28% gap.

The 10th-to-90th percentile range runs from $24,960 to $49,080 — a $24,120 spread, 10% wider than the national $21,980 range.

Salary Range: 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,970
$24,960
10th pct.
$49,080
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$24,960$12.00
25th percentile$27,920$13.42
50th percentile (median)$29,970$14.41
75th percentile$36,200$17.40
90th percentile (top earners)$49,080$23.59
Mean (average)$34,560$16.61

How Nebraska Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Nebraska
Nebraska (current) $29,970 n/a
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 Nebraska

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Recreation Workers $30,110 1,870
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $29,690 1,830
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,280 1,790
Telemarketers $29,620 630
Retail Salespersons $30,350 22,820
Couriers and Messengers $29,570 670

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in Nebraska?

The mean animal caretakers salary in Nebraska is $34,560 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,970 per year.

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

Entry-level animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Nebraska typically earn around $24,960 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,920 per year.

What is the highest Animal Caretakers salary in Nebraska?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Nebraska make approximately $49,080 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,200 per year.

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

The median animal caretakers salary in Nebraska is $29,970, which is -10% below national average of $33,470.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.