Animal Caretakers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $36,820 +10% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $32,030
90th percentile $49,040
Employed locally 770
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,030
    25th
    $35,860
    50th (median)
    $36,820
    75th
    $42,830
    90th
    $49,040

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% 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
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $37,110

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,130
    Recreation Workers $36,760
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $48,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $54,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Portland, ME is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.12 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Portland, ME is 10% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $32,030 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,860.