Animal Caretakers Salary in Alaska

Animal caretakers in Alaska earn the most in Fairbanks (average $42,340 a year) and the least in Anchorage ($39,630), across the 2 Alaska metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $40,460 and the median at $36,640 for 550 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Alaska

Fairbanks$42,340
Anchorage$39,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Fairbanks	$42,340	$37,800	$33,650	$36,200	103
Anchorage	$39,630	$36,490	$32,160	$34,023	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Alaska has no state income tax; Alaska's employee unemployment-insurance contribution is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Alaska

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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