Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas

Animal caretakers in Kansas earn the most in Manhattan (average $36,060 a year) and the least in Topeka ($28,160), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $34,130 and the median at $29,830 for 3,000 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Kansas

Manhattan$36,060
Wichita$35,010
Lawrence$32,960
Topeka$28,160

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Manhattan	$36,060	$29,880	$24,290	$29,942	90
Wichita	$35,010	$30,000	$27,020	$29,154	89
Lawrence	$32,960	$28,660	$25,030	$27,613	90
Topeka	$28,160	$25,630	$22,900	$23,999	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Kansas

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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