Animal Caretakers Salary in Oshkosh, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oshkosh-Neenah, WI

Median annual salary $29,350 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.11
10th percentile $21,900
90th percentile $44,190
Employed locally 210
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,900
    25th
    $28,170
    50th (median)
    $29,350
    75th
    $35,530
    90th
    $44,190

    Oshkosh economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,873 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 60% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $37,500
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $35,060
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $34,930
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,500
    Lewiston-Auburn, ME $34,320
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630

    Related occupations in Oshkosh, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,510
    Recreation Workers $34,190
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $30,350
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,230
    Childcare Workers $28,310
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Oshkosh?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Oshkosh, WI is $14.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.03 or more per hour.

    Is Oshkosh above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Oshkosh, WI is 12.3% 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 Oshkosh?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,900 per year in Oshkosh, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,170.