Animal Caretakers Salary in Elkhart, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elkhart-Goshen, IN

Median annual salary $28,340 -15.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.63
10th percentile $22,150
90th percentile $41,780
Employed locally 100
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,150
    25th
    $25,290
    50th (median)
    $28,340
    75th
    $36,960
    90th
    $41,780

    Elkhart economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,617 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 57% 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
    Washington $38,400
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920
    Bellingham, WA $36,890
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $36,780
    Maine $36,310

    Related occupations in Elkhart, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,290
    Recreation Workers$36,190
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,390
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Elkhart?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Elkhart, IN is $13.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.61 or more per hour.

    Is Elkhart above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Elkhart, IN is 15.3% 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 Elkhart?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,150 per year in Elkhart, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,290.