Animal Caretakers Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $29,460 -12% vs national
Median hourly $14.17
10th percentile $23,970
90th percentile $48,930
Employed locally 430
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,970
    25th
    $27,690
    50th (median)
    $29,460
    75th
    $34,930
    90th
    $48,930

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% 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
    Minot, ND $35,780
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $35,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $33,960
    Minnesota $33,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $29,300
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,140
    Recreation Workers $33,890
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,000
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $46,440
    Skincare Specialists $46,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Lansing?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Lansing, MI is $14.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.63 or more per hour.

    Is Lansing above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Lansing, MI is 12% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,970 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,690.