Animal Caretakers Salary in Minnesota

Animal caretakers in Minnesota earn the most in Rochester (average $41,120 a year) and the least in Duluth ($34,910), across the 5 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $38,320 and the median at $36,430 for 4,250 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Minnesota

Rochester$41,120
Minneapolis$39,340
Mankato$36,780
St. Cloud$36,060
Duluth$34,910

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Rochester	$41,120	$37,850	$32,390	$33,839	91
Minneapolis	$39,340	$36,780	$34,760	$32,504	105
Mankato	$36,780	$34,320	$30,710	$30,584	91
St. Cloud	$36,060	$35,390	$29,640	$30,044	88
Duluth	$34,910	$34,900	$29,580	$29,181	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. 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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