Animal Caretakers Salary in Bangor, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bangor, ME

Median annual salary $34,450 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $30,030
90th percentile $46,080
Employed locally 190
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,030
    25th
    $31,150
    50th (median)
    $34,450
    75th
    $36,810
    90th
    $46,080

    Bangor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,248 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 54% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,110

    Related occupations in Bangor, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $33,850
    Recreation Workers $32,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,370
    Residential Advisors $41,270
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $36,090
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Bangor?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Bangor, ME is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.14 or more per hour.

    Is Bangor above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Bangor, ME is 2.9% above the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Bangor?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,030 per year in Bangor, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,150.