Animal Caretakers Salary in Northeast Louisiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Louisiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $22,750 -32% vs national
Median hourly $10.94
10th percentile $17,370
90th percentile $34,600
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,370
    25th
    $18,620
    50th (median)
    $22,750
    75th
    $27,490
    90th
    $34,600

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$21,690
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    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$35,380
    Funeral Attendants$29,030
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$31,250
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$18,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Northeast Louisiana?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Northeast Louisiana is $10.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.77 or more per hour.

    Is Northeast Louisiana above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Northeast Louisiana is 32% 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 Northeast Louisiana?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $17,370 per year in Northeast Louisiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $18,620.