Animal Caretakers Salary in Minot, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Minot, ND

Median annual salary $35,780 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.20
10th percentile $29,460
90th percentile $76,810
Employed locally 50
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,460
    25th
    $30,600
    50th (median)
    $35,780
    75th
    $61,660
    90th
    $76,810

    Minot economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,195 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 55% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500
    Portland-South Portland, ME $36,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,050
    Maryland $35,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,760

    Related occupations in Minot, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,040
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,240
    Gambling Dealers $24,380
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,380
    Recreation Workers $38,080
    Residential Advisors $52,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Minot?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Minot, ND is $17.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

    Is Minot above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Minot, ND is 6.9% above 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 Minot?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,460 per year in Minot, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,600.