Animal Caretakers Salary in Idaho

Animal caretakers in Idaho earn the most in Boise (average $36,770 a year) and the least in Twin Falls ($31,250), across the 6 Idaho metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $34,970 and the median at $32,170 for 1,760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Idaho

Boise$36,770
Coeur d'Alene$35,990
Lewiston$34,240
Pocatello$34,060
Idaho Falls$33,310
Twin Falls$31,250

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boise	$36,770	$33,510	$29,990	$30,884	98
Coeur d'Alene	$35,990	$34,780	$29,450	$30,299	98
Lewiston	$34,240	$34,330	$30,800	$28,985	91
Pocatello	$34,060	$31,270	$28,270	$28,850	89
Idaho Falls	$33,310	$30,830	$28,170	$28,287	94
Twin Falls	$31,250	$30,290	$28,100	$26,741	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

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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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