Animal Caretakers Salary in Nebraska
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska
Animal Caretakers in Nebraska earn a median salary of $29,208 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -12.7% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 2,210 animal caretakers are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $27,920 to $30,760 depending on location.
$29,208
Avg median salary in Nebraska
$30,760
Highest paying metro
$27,920
Lowest paying metro
2,210
Employed in Nebraska
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $30,760 | $28,730 | $36,940 | 1,200 |
| Lincoln, NE | $30,040 | $27,460 | $34,670 | 510 |
| Northwest Nebraska | $29,410 | $28,300 | $32,760 | 50 |
| South Nebraska | $29,120 | $26,410 | $30,710 | 260 |
| Grand Island, NE | $28,000 | $27,040 | $31,300 | 70 |
| Northeast Nebraska | $27,920 | $26,410 | $29,410 | 120 |