Animal Caretakers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $27,980 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.45
10th percentile $18,910
90th percentile $44,350
Employed locally 770
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,910
    25th
    $22,310
    50th (median)
    $27,980
    75th
    $35,520
    90th
    $44,350

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 41% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 59% 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

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,570
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,790
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,780
    Recreation Workers $27,820
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,890
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $30,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Wichita, KS is $13.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.16 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Wichita, KS is 16.4% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,910 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,310.