Animal Caretakers pay range in Minot
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,810 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Minot earn between $30,600 and $61,660.
- $29K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $62K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,490 | $3,708 | $21.39 |
| Median | $35,780 | $2,982 | $17.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,600 | $2,550 | $14.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,660 | $5,138 | $29.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Minot vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Minot earn 13% more than the North Dakota average ($39,460) and 19% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minot | $44,490 | $35,780 | $29,460 | $76,810 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $39,460 | $34,040 | $29,960 | $62,170 | 770 |
| 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 Minot
On the average salary of $44,490, a single filer in Minot takes home about $37,928 a year, or $3,161 a month and $1,459 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Minot a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Minot area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.0), so the average $44,490 buys what about $51,121 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Minot ($48,940). A typical home costs $268,181, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other North Dakota cities
Minot ranks 1st of 4 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Minot$44,490
- Bismarck$40,130
- Grand Forks$39,240
- Fargo$37,610
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 Minot: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Minot?
$21.39 an hour on average, and $17.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Minot?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Minot?
About $37,928 a year ($3,161 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,490.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Minot than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% 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 Minot, ND (33500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 13.8%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.79, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.79).
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