Animal Caretakers pay range in Burlington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,900 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,860 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Burlington earn between $35,620 and $46,350.
- $35K10th
- $36K25th
- $41KMedian
- $46K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $42,390 | $3,532 | $20.38 |
| Median | $41,330 | $3,444 | $19.87 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,620 | $2,968 | $17.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $46,350 | $3,862 | $22.28 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Burlington vs. Vermont and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Burlington earn 10% more than the Vermont average ($38,460) and 14% more than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington | $42,390 | $41,330 | $34,900 | $49,860 | 170 |
| Vermont | $38,460 | $36,090 | $31,990 | $47,360 | 430 |
| 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 Burlington
On the average salary of $42,390, a single filer in Burlington takes home about $35,133 a year, or $2,928 a month and $1,351 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Is Burlington a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Burlington area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.9), so the average $42,390 buys what about $41,992 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Burlington ($60,020). A typical home costs $472,552, or 11.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in nearby metro areas
- Glens Falls, NY$37,710
- Albany, NY$38,080
- Manchester, NH$34,230
- Utica, NY$37,350
- Lewiston, ME$36,560
- Portland, ME$41,750
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 Burlington: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Burlington?
$20.38 an hour on average, and $19.87 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,900 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Burlington?
About $35,133 a year ($2,928 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $42,390. Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Burlington than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Burlington-South Burlington, VT (15540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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). Vermont tax is estimated with the Department of Taxes' 2026 withholding formula.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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