Animal Caretakers Salary in Lewiston, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lewiston-Auburn, ME

Median annual salary $34,320 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $16.50
10th percentile $30,680
90th percentile $45,270
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,680
    25th
    $32,900
    50th (median)
    $34,320
    75th
    $36,990
    90th
    $45,270

    Lewiston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,298 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 49% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,110

    Related occupations in Lewiston, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$32,100
    Recreation Workers$34,730
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,340
    Residential Advisors$43,330
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Lewiston?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Lewiston, ME is $16.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.43 or more per hour.

    Is Lewiston above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Lewiston, ME is 2.5% above 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 Lewiston?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,680 per year in Lewiston, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,900.