Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Animal Caretakers in Kansas earn a median salary of $27,267 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -18.5% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 7,090 animal caretakers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $23,110 to $29,600 depending on location.
$27,267
Avg median salary in Kansas
$29,600
Highest paying metro
$23,110
Lowest paying metro
7,090
Employed in Kansas
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $29,600 | $28,060 | $35,390 | 2,610 |
| Arkansas | $29,370 | $27,760 | $33,240 | 2,270 |
| North Arkansas | $28,650 | $27,320 | $29,630 | 210 |
| Wichita, KS | $27,980 | $22,310 | $35,520 | 770 |
| West Arkansas | $27,960 | $27,240 | $34,250 | 130 |
| Manhattan, KS | $27,660 | $22,040 | $39,450 | 120 |
| Lawrence, KS | $27,640 | $22,210 | $31,250 | 190 |
| South Arkansas | $27,640 | $25,720 | $34,960 | 70 |
| East Arkansas | $26,460 | $25,630 | $30,840 | 50 |
| Topeka, KS | $23,870 | $21,840 | $30,160 | 240 |
| Kansas | $23,110 | $18,510 | $32,050 | 430 |