How much does an animal caretaker make in Idaho?
$32,170a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Idaho. That is $15.47 an hour or $2,681 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.47
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,000Median: $32,170Highest 10%: $46,990
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,000 | $10.58 | |
| 25th | $28,990 | $13.94 | |
| Median | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| 75th | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 90th | $46,990 | $22.59 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $34,780 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,330 |
| Boise City, ID | $33,510 |
| Pocatello, ID | $31,270 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $30,830 |
| Logan, UT | $30,430 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $30,290 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 25. Delaware | $33,910 |
| 26. New Mexico | $33,570 |
| 27. Texas | $32,730 |
| 28. Idaho | $32,170 |
| 29. Nebraska | $31,680 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $31,360 |
| 31. South Carolina | $31,280 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $15.47 ($32,170 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $32,170 against $35,360 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Idaho rank for animal caretaker pay?
Idaho ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays animal caretakers the most?
Coeur d'Alene, ID, with a median of $34,780 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.