Animal Caretakers pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $37,440 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Lewiston earn between $30,800 and $35,260.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $34KMedian
- $35K75th
- $37K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,240 | $2,853 | $16.46 |
| Median | $34,330 | $2,861 | $16.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,800 | $2,567 | $14.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,260 | $2,938 | $16.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Lewiston earn about the same as the Idaho average ($34,970) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $34,240 | $34,330 | $29,980 | $37,440 | 50 |
| Idaho | $34,970 | $32,170 | $22,000 | $46,990 | 1,760 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $34,240, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $28,985 a year, or $2,415 a month and $1,115 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $29,692 | $2,474 |
| Working in ID | $28,985 | $2,415 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $34,240 buys what about $37,560 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 3rd of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job; Boise pays the most ($36,770).
- Boise$36,770
- Coeur d'Alene$35,990
- Lewiston$34,240
- Pocatello$34,060
- Idaho Falls$33,310
- Twin Falls$31,250
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Lewiston?
$16.46 an hour on average, and $16.51 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $28,985 a year ($2,415 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,240. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do animal caretakers earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
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; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.8%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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