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How much does an animal caretaker make in Appleton?

$30,110a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Appleton, WI metro area. That is $14.48 an hour or $2,509 a month.

Hourly
$14.48
Vs. national median
-15%
Rank among cities
242 of 385
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,230Median: $30,110Highest 10%: $45,180
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,230$11.65
25th$27,880$13.40
Median$30,110$14.48
75th$36,230$17.42
90th$45,180$21.72

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Minneapolis, MN$36,780
Duluth, MN$34,900
Madison, WI$34,160
Sheboygan, WI$31,120
Wausau, WI$30,430
Oshkosh, WI$30,410
Milwaukee, WI$30,270
Green Bay, WI$30,190
Janesville, WI$29,940
Kenosha, WI$29,740
Racine, WI$29,520
Eau Claire, WI$29,440
Fond du Lac, WI$28,810
La Crosse, WI$28,780
Animal Caretaker salary in Wisconsin Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Appleton

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$53,340
Skincare Specialist$48,270
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,130
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,330
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,720
Hairdresser$36,260
Recreation Worker$35,390
Childcare Worker$31,140
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,680
Usher$26,780
Salaries for every job in Appleton, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Appleton?

The median hourly pay in the Appleton, WI metro area is $14.48 ($30,110 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Appleton than the national average?

No: $30,110 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.

How does Appleton compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $30,160, so Appleton pays 0% more.

Where does Appleton rank for animal caretaker pay?

242 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Appleton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,180 or more.

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.