Animal Caretakers Salary in North Dakota

Animal caretakers in North Dakota earn the most in Minot (average $44,490 a year) and the least in Fargo ($37,610), across the 4 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $39,460 and the median at $34,040 for 770 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in North Dakota

Minot$44,490
Bismarck$40,130
Grand Forks$39,240
Fargo$37,610

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minot	$44,490	$35,780	$30,600	$37,928	87
Bismarck	$40,130	$34,230	$30,840	$34,424	91
Grand Forks	$39,240	$33,410	$31,280	$33,709	87
Fargo	$37,610	$34,040	$30,710	$32,400	91

*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 North Dakota

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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