Animal Caretakers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $30,490 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $23,660
90th percentile $42,990
Employed locally 1,610
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,660
    25th
    $27,820
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $36,780
    90th
    $42,990

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 60% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $35,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,500
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $34,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $38,230
    Recreation Workers $34,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $45,750
    Childcare Workers $29,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Milwaukee, WI is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.13 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 8.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $23,660 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,820.