Animal Caretakers pay range in Mayaguez
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $29,780 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Mayaguez earn between $21,840 and $29,780.
- $22K10th
- $22K25th
- $27KMedian
- $30K75th
- $30K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $25,750 | $2,146 | $12.38 |
| Median | $26,720 | $2,227 | $12.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,840 | $1,820 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,780 | $2,482 | $14.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Mayaguez vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Mayaguez earn 4% less than the Puerto Rico average ($26,930) and 31% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | $25,750 | $26,720 | $21,840 | $29,780 | 30 |
| Puerto Rico | $26,930 | $27,600 | $21,840 | $31,200 | 520 |
| 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.
Is Mayaguez a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Mayaguez ($25,270). A typical home costs $108,900, or 4.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Puerto Rico cities
Mayaguez ranks 2nd of 3 Puerto Rico metro areas for this job; San Juan pays the most ($27,500).
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 Mayaguez: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Mayaguez?
$12.38 an hour on average, and $12.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Mayaguez?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Mayaguez than elsewhere?
The average here is 31% 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 Mayaguez, PR (32420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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