How much does an animal caretaker make in Alaska?
$36,640a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Alaska. That is $17.62 an hour or $3,053 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.62
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 550
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,030Median: $36,640Highest 10%: $58,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,030 | $13.00 | |
| 25th | $32,150 | $15.46 | |
| Median | $36,640 | $17.62 | |
| 75th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| 90th | $58,400 | $28.08 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $37,800 |
| Anchorage, AK | $36,490 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 10. Maine | $37,230 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $37,120 |
| 12. Maryland | $36,780 |
| 13. Alaska | $36,640 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,580 |
| 15. Minnesota | $36,430 |
| 16. Vermont | $36,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $17.62 ($36,640 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Alaska than the national average?
Yes: $36,640 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Alaska rank for animal caretaker pay?
Alaska ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays animal caretakers the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $37,800 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.