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How much does an animal caretaker make in Evansville?

$29,390a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Evansville, IN metro area. That is $14.13 an hour or $2,449 a month.

Hourly
$14.13
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
288 of 385
Jobs in the area
340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,940Median: $29,390Highest 10%: $48,150
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,940$11.03
25th$25,550$12.28
Median$29,390$14.13
75th$35,870$17.25
90th$48,150$23.15

Other cities in Indiana

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Chicago, IL$36,110
Louisville, KY$30,830
Cincinnati, OH$30,540
Indianapolis, IN$30,440
South Bend, IN$30,390
Bloomington, IN$29,720
Michigan City, IN$29,680
Elkhart, IN$29,540
Fort Wayne, IN$29,510
Lafayette, IN$29,430
Columbus, IN$28,960
Kokomo, IN$28,750
Muncie, IN$27,770
Terre Haute, IN$27,280
Animal Caretaker salary in Indiana Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Evansville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,060
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,990
Skincare Specialist$43,490
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,740
Funeral Attendant$31,200
Residential Advisor$30,310
Childcare Worker$29,880
Hairdresser$29,700
Recreation Worker$29,300
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,730
Salaries for every job in Evansville, IN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Evansville, IN metro area is $14.13 ($29,390 a year).

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

No: $29,390 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.

How does Evansville compare with the rest of Indiana?

The median in Indiana is $29,990, so Evansville pays 2% less.

Where does Evansville rank for animal caretaker pay?

288 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $48,150 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.