Animal Caretakers Salary in Niles, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Niles, MI

Median annual salary $30,690 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.76
10th percentile $26,460
90th percentile $36,190
Employed locally 120
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,460
    25th
    $27,280
    50th (median)
    $30,690
    75th
    $34,270
    90th
    $36,190

    Niles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,152 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 51% 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 Niles, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,470
    Recreation Workers $32,610
    Childcare Workers $27,590
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,670
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $32,200
    Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants $28,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Niles?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Niles, MI is $14.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.57 or more per hour.

    Is Niles above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Niles, MI is 8.3% 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 Niles?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,460 per year in Niles, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,280.