Animal Caretakers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $23,870 -28.7% vs national
Median hourly $11.48
10th percentile $18,490
90th percentile $38,250
Employed locally 240
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,490
    25th
    $21,840
    50th (median)
    $23,870
    75th
    $30,160
    90th
    $38,250

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 65% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,280
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,600
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $30,130
    Joplin, MO-KS $29,850
    Jackson, MI $29,820
    Clarksville, TN-KY $29,810

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,830
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$35,450
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,610
    Recreation Workers$30,230
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$41,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Topeka, KS is $11.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Topeka, KS is 28.7% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,490 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,840.