How much does an animal caretaker make in Burlington?
$41,330a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area. That is $19.87 an hour or $3,444 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.87
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 6 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 170
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $41,330Highest 10%: $49,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $35,620 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $41,330 | $19.87 | |
| 75th | $46,350 | $22.28 | |
| 90th | $49,860 | $23.97 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Burlington?
The median hourly pay in the Burlington-South Burlington, VT metro area is $19.87 ($41,330 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Burlington than the national average?
Yes: $41,330 against $35,360 nationally, 17% more.
How does Burlington compare with the rest of Vermont?
The median in Vermont is $36,090, so Burlington pays 15% more.
Where does Burlington rank for animal caretaker pay?
6 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Burlington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $49,860 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.