Animal Caretakers Salary in Indiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Indiana
Animal Caretakers in Indiana earn a median salary of $27,697 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.2% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 5,350 animal caretakers are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $24,560 to $29,180 depending on location.
$27,697
Avg median salary in Indiana
$29,180
Highest paying metro
$24,560
Lowest paying metro
5,350
Employed in Indiana
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Indiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bend, IN-MI | $29,180 | $26,830 | $34,100 | 220 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $29,090 | $28,420 | $35,820 | 2,630 |
| Bloomington, IN | $28,720 | $25,390 | $37,610 | 150 |
| Northern Indiana | $28,600 | $22,190 | $35,890 | 420 |
| Elkhart, IN | $28,340 | $25,290 | $36,960 | 100 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $28,280 | $26,460 | $34,830 | 370 |
| Southern Indiana | $28,280 | $21,790 | $28,890 | 240 |
| Lafayette, IN | $28,100 | $23,020 | $31,750 | 240 |
| Michigan City, IN | $27,920 | $23,460 | $29,940 | 120 |
| Kokomo, IN | $27,840 | $22,520 | $29,790 | 40 |
| Evansville, IN | $27,750 | $24,410 | $31,740 | 320 |
| Muncie, IN | $27,080 | $21,800 | $31,420 | 90 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $26,940 | $20,520 | $35,150 | 120 |
| Central Indiana | $24,770 | $21,890 | $29,790 | 210 |
| Columbus, IN | $24,560 | $24,390 | $31,150 | 80 |