Animal Caretakers Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Louisiana
Animal Caretakers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $26,838 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.8% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 3,060 animal caretakers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $22,750 to $28,720 depending on location.
$26,838
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$28,720
Highest paying metro
$22,750
Lowest paying metro
3,060
Employed in Louisiana
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $28,720 | $23,230 | $30,550 | 550 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $28,620 | $22,540 | $28,960 | 100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,090 | $22,560 | $33,210 | 90 |
| New Orleans, LA | $28,010 | $23,570 | $33,620 | 890 |
| Slidell, LA | $27,550 | $22,190 | $29,150 | 360 |
| Hammond, LA | $27,510 | $22,580 | $32,900 | 60 |
| Shreveport, LA | $27,410 | $23,030 | $29,810 | 310 |
| Houma, LA | $26,710 | $25,190 | $28,260 | 60 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,230 | $21,730 | $28,500 | 330 |
| Central Louisiana | $26,030 | $23,460 | $28,620 | 50 |
| Monroe, LA | $25,850 | $22,080 | $27,780 | 130 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $25,410 | $20,120 | $28,050 | 60 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $22,750 | $18,620 | $27,490 | 70 |