How much does an animal caretaker make in Connecticut?
$37,310a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Connecticut. That is $17.94 an hour or $3,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.94
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,150Median: $37,310Highest 10%: $62,540
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,150 | $16.90 | |
| 25th | $35,860 | $17.24 | |
| Median | $37,310 | $17.94 | |
| 75th | $45,980 | $22.11 | |
| 90th | $62,540 | $30.07 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $38,180 |
| New Haven, CT | $36,790 |
| Hartford, CT | $36,470 |
| Waterbury, CT | $35,740 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 6. Arizona | $38,180 |
| 7. New York | $37,840 |
| 8. Colorado | $37,430 |
| 9. Connecticut | $37,310 |
| 10. Maine | $37,230 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $37,120 |
| 12. Maryland | $36,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $17.94 ($37,310 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $37,310 against $35,360 nationally, 6% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for animal caretaker pay?
Connecticut ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays animal caretakers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $38,180 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.