Animal Caretakers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,550 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Providence earn between $34,740 and $44,180.
- $32K10th
- $35K25th
- $36KMedian
- $44K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,740 | $3,478 | $20.07 |
| Median | $36,500 | $3,042 | $17.55 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,740 | $2,895 | $16.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,180 | $3,682 | $21.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($42,010) and 12% more than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $41,740 | $36,500 | $31,510 | $61,550 | 1,450 |
| Rhode Island | $42,010 | $37,120 | $31,510 | $63,120 | 1,020 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $41,740, a single filer in Providence takes home about $34,770 a year, or $2,897 a month and $1,337 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $34,770 | $2,897 |
| Working in MA | $33,951 | $2,829 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $41,740 buys what about $41,013 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 12.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$42,730
- Worcester, MA$42,160
- Boston, MA$45,240
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
- Hartford, CT$41,630
- Springfield, MA$41,230
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 Providence: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Providence?
$20.07 an hour on average, and $17.55 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,740, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Providence?
About $34,770 a year ($2,897 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,740. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.19, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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