Animal Caretakers pay range in Bloomington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,750 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Bloomington earn between $27,130 and $38,010.
- $23K10th
- $27K25th
- $30KMedian
- $38K75th
- $40K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,330 | $2,778 | $16.02 |
| Median | $29,720 | $2,477 | $14.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,130 | $2,261 | $13.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $38,010 | $3,168 | $18.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Bloomington vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Bloomington earn 4% more than the Indiana average ($31,900) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington | $33,330 | $29,720 | $22,750 | $39,750 | 170 |
| Indiana | $31,900 | $29,990 | $22,440 | $43,270 | 6,420 |
| 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 Bloomington
On the average salary of $33,330, a single filer in Bloomington takes home about $27,299 a year, or $2,275 a month and $1,050 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). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Is Bloomington a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bloomington area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.1), so the average $33,330 buys what about $35,053 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Bloomington ($47,660). A typical home costs $303,238, or 9.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Indiana cities
Bloomington ranks 1st of 12 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bloomington$33,330
- South Bend$32,920
- Indianapolis$32,430
- Columbus$32,320
- Fort Wayne$32,280
- Evansville$32,160
- Michigan City$31,980
- Elkhart$31,910
- Kokomo$31,370
- Lafayette$31,010
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 Bloomington: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Bloomington?
$16.02 an hour on average, and $14.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Bloomington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $22,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Bloomington?
About $27,299 a year ($2,275 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $33,330. Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
Do animal caretakers earn more in Bloomington than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Bloomington, IN (14020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.4%.
- 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). Includes Bloomington's local income tax (2.14%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.38, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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