Animal Caretakers pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for animal caretakers is $14.42 an hour ($29,990 a year). About 6,420 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Indiana ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.79 | $22,440 |
| 25% of workers | $12.76 | $26,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.42 | $29,990 |
| 75% of workers | $17.03 | $35,420 |
| 90% of workers | $20.80 | $43,270 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $30,440 | 2,810 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $30,390 | 230 |
| Bloomington | $29,720 | 170 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $29,680 | 100 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $29,540 | 120 |
| Fort Wayne | $29,510 | 380 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $29,430 | 230 |
| Evansville | $29,390 | 340 |
| Columbus | $28,960 | 80 |
| Kokomo | $28,750 | 50 |
| Muncie | $27,770 | 80 |
| Terre Haute | $27,280 | 130 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal caretakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $38,330 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,180 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,420 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $48,720 |
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