Animal Caretakers Salary in Minnesota
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • Minnesota
Animal Caretakers in Minnesota earn a median salary of $32,788 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, -2% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 4,240 animal caretakers are employed across Minnesota, with salaries ranging from $29,790 to $36,470 depending on location.
$32,788
Avg median salary in Minnesota
$36,470
Highest paying metro
$29,790
Lowest paying metro
4,240
Employed in Minnesota
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inAnimal Caretakers salaries by city in Minnesota
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | $36,470 | $30,980 | $45,820 | 260 |
| Northeast Minnesota | $35,360 | $29,930 | $36,990 | 60 |
| Minneapolis, MN-WI | $34,500 | $30,940 | $36,950 | 2,910 |
| Southeast Minnesota | $33,960 | $28,680 | $37,990 | 220 |
| Northwest Minnesota | $31,510 | $28,510 | $35,900 | 350 |
| Mankato, MN | $31,460 | $29,640 | $34,300 | 50 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $31,100 | $29,160 | $37,360 | 130 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $30,940 | $28,590 | $36,220 | 160 |
| Southwest Minnesota | $29,790 | $28,560 | $35,940 | 100 |