Animal Caretakers Salary in Wyoming

Animal caretakers in Wyoming earn the most in Casper (average $31,930 a year) and the least in Cheyenne ($31,350), across the 2 Wyoming metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $34,150 and the median at $29,080 for 460 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Wyoming

Casper$31,930
Cheyenne$31,350

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Casper	$31,930	$29,790	$27,740	$27,836	94
Cheyenne	$31,350	$28,230	$26,810	$27,370	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Wyoming has no state income tax. 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 Wyoming

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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