Animal Caretakers pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for animal caretakers is $13.42 an hour ($27,910 a year). About 2,660 people work in this job there.
That is 21% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Louisiana ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.39 | $21,600 |
| 25% of workers | $10.98 | $22,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.42 | $27,910 |
| 75% of workers | $16.04 | $33,370 |
| 90% of workers | $19.23 | $40,000 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie | $29,090 | 840 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $27,930 | 50 |
| Baton Rouge | $27,640 | 490 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $27,350 | 240 |
| Alexandria | $27,060 | 70 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $26,960 | 300 |
| Monroe | $26,530 | 100 |
| Lafayette | $26,330 | 280 |
| Lake Charles | $26,160 | 90 |
| Hammond | $23,820 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $30,510 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,900 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $35,530 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $30,480 |
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