Animal Caretakers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $29,960 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $14.41
10th percentile $29,120
90th percentile $41,950
Employed locally 160
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,120
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $29,960
    75th
    $33,970
    90th
    $41,950

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% 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
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $37,650
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,110
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $36,850
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,050
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $35,090

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$30,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,120
    Recreation Workers$30,420
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$29,120
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Champaign?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Champaign, IL is $14.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.00 or more per hour.

    Is Champaign above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Champaign, IL is 10.5% below 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,120 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.