Animal Caretakers pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for animal caretakers is $14.50 an hour ($30,160 a year). About 5,720 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Wisconsin ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.50 | $23,920 |
| 25% of workers | $13.54 | $28,170 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.50 | $30,160 |
| 75% of workers | $17.71 | $36,850 |
| 90% of workers | $22.93 | $47,700 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | $34,160 | 1,240 |
| Sheboygan | $31,120 | 90 |
| Wausau | $30,430 | 70 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $30,410 | 160 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $30,270 | 1,550 |
| Green Bay | $30,190 | 310 |
| Appleton | $30,110 | 230 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $29,940 | 110 |
| Kenosha | $29,740 | 110 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $29,520 | 110 |
| Eau Claire | $29,440 | 140 |
| Fond du Lac | $28,810 | 70 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $28,780 | 230 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $45,130 |
| Childcare Workers | $32,460 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,020 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,850 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $32,970 |
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