Animal Caretakers pay range in Minneapolis
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,850 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,180 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Minneapolis earn between $34,760 and $42,100.
- $31K10th
- $35K25th
- $37KMedian
- $42K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,340 | $3,278 | $18.91 |
| Median | $36,780 | $3,065 | $17.68 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,760 | $2,897 | $16.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $42,100 | $3,508 | $20.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Minneapolis vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Minneapolis earn about the same as the Minnesota average ($38,320) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis | $39,340 | $36,780 | $30,850 | $47,180 | 2,760 |
| 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 Minneapolis
On the average salary of $39,340, a single filer in Minneapolis takes home about $32,504 a year, or $2,709 a month and $1,250 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, 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 | $32,738 | $2,728 |
| Working in MN | $32,504 | $2,709 |
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 Minneapolis a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minneapolis area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.8), so the average $39,340 buys what about $37,530 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Minneapolis ($59,320). A typical home costs $393,774, or 10.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Minnesota cities
Minneapolis ranks 2nd of 5 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Rochester pays the most ($41,120).
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 Minneapolis: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Minneapolis?
$18.91 an hour on average, and $17.68 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,850 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Minneapolis?
About $32,504 a year ($2,709 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,340. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Minneapolis than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more 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 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI (33460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.82, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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