Animal Caretakers pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,340 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Springfield earn between $31,200 and $35,780.
- $31K10th
- $31K25th
- $34KMedian
- $36K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $35,980 | $2,998 | $17.30 |
| Median | $34,160 | $2,847 | $16.42 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,200 | $2,600 | $15.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $35,780 | $2,982 | $17.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Springfield vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Springfield earn 7% less than the Illinois average ($38,670) and 4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $35,980 | $34,160 | $31,200 | $49,340 | 150 |
| Illinois | $38,670 | $35,570 | $31,200 | $50,160 | 11,070 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $35,980, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $29,450 a year, or $2,454 a month and $1,133 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Springfield a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $35,980 buys what about $38,795 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($52,670). A typical home costs $200,409, or 5.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Illinois cities
Springfield ranks 2nd of 8 Illinois metro areas for this job; Chicago pays the most ($39,720).
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 Springfield: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Springfield?
$17.30 an hour on average, and $16.42 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Springfield?
About $29,450 a year ($2,454 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $35,980.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Springfield, IL (44100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.86, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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