Animal Caretakers Salary in Manchester, NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Manchester-Nashua, NH

Median annual salary $30,090 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.47
10th percentile $26,580
90th percentile $43,260
Employed locally 540
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,580
    25th
    $27,420
    50th (median)
    $30,090
    75th
    $36,920
    90th
    $43,260

    Manchester economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $100,436 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 30% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 70% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,180
    Manhattan, KS $27,660

    Related occupations in Manchester, NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$51,730
    Recreation Workers$35,580
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,160
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Manchester?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Manchester, NH is $14.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.70 or more per hour.

    Is Manchester above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Manchester, NH is 10.1% 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 Manchester?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,580 per year in Manchester, NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,420.