Animal Caretakers Salary in Springfield, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MA

Median annual salary $35,410 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.03
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $43,930
Employed locally 310
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $34,310
    50th (median)
    $35,410
    75th
    $36,370
    90th
    $43,930

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 50% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    Barnstable Town, MA $37,280
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $37,180
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $36,930

    Related occupations in Springfield, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,650
    Childcare Workers$37,520
    Recreation Workers$36,350
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,510
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$38,510
    Residential Advisors$47,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Springfield, MA is $17.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.37 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Springfield, MA is 5.8% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Springfield, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,310.