Animal Caretakers Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $31,460 -6% vs national
Median hourly $15.12
10th percentile $29,410
90th percentile $37,700
Employed locally 50
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,410
    25th
    $29,640
    50th (median)
    $31,460
    75th
    $34,300
    90th
    $37,700

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 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
    Rochester, MN $36,470
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,500
    St. Cloud, MN $31,100
    Duluth, MN-WI $30,940
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $30,630
    Fargo, ND-MN $30,330

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,960
    Residential Advisors $44,870
    Recreation Workers $36,190
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $44,530
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,250

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Mankato?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Mankato, MN is $15.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Mankato above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Mankato, MN is 6% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,410 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,640.