Animal Caretakers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $35,200 +5.2% vs national
Median hourly $16.93
10th percentile $32,640
90th percentile $50,400
Employed locally 360
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,640
    25th
    $33,330
    50th (median)
    $35,200
    75th
    $38,650
    90th
    $50,400

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 41% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 59% 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
    District of Columbia $37,980
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $37,420
    Connecticut $36,330
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $35,600
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,460
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $35,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,530
    Recreation Workers $34,270
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $32,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,390
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $66,170
    Residential Advisors $42,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in New Haven, CT is $16.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.42 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in New Haven, CT is 5.2% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,640 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,330.