Animal Caretakers Salary in Muskegon, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI

Median annual salary $27,800 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $13.36
10th percentile $25,900
90th percentile $39,970
Employed locally 170
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,900
    25th
    $27,280
    50th (median)
    $27,800
    75th
    $33,870
    90th
    $39,970

    Muskegon economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,495 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 56% 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
    Minot, ND $35,780
    Northeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $35,360
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,500
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $33,960
    Minnesota $33,790
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630

    Related occupations in Muskegon, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,360
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,560
    Recreation Workers $30,040
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $36,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Muskegon?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Muskegon, MI is $13.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.40 or more per hour.

    Is Muskegon above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Muskegon, MI is 16.9% 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 Muskegon?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,900 per year in Muskegon, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,280.