Animal Caretakers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,550 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,810 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Duluth earn between $29,580 and $36,510.
- $27K10th
- $30K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,910 | $2,909 | $16.78 |
| Median | $34,900 | $2,908 | $16.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,580 | $2,465 | $14.22 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,510 | $3,042 | $17.55 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Duluth earn 9% less than the Minnesota average ($38,320) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $34,910 | $34,900 | $26,550 | $44,810 | 180 |
| Minnesota | $38,320 | $36,430 | $29,440 | $48,050 | 4,250 |
| 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 Duluth
On the average salary of $34,910, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $29,181 a year, or $2,432 a month and $1,122 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $29,397 | $2,450 |
| Working in MN | $29,181 | $2,432 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $34,910 buys what about $39,327 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 7.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 5th of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($41,120).
- Rochester$41,120
- Minneapolis$39,340
- Mankato$36,780
- St. Cloud$36,060
- Duluth$34,910
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 Duluth: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Duluth?
$16.78 an hour on average, and $16.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,550 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $29,181 a year ($2,432 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,910. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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