How much does an animal caretaker make in Indiana?
$29,990a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Indiana. That is $14.42 an hour or $2,499 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.42
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,440Median: $29,990Highest 10%: $43,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,440 | $10.79 | |
| 25th | $26,540 | $12.76 | |
| Median | $29,990 | $14.42 | |
| 75th | $35,420 | $17.03 | |
| 90th | $43,270 | $20.80 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Evansville, IN | $29,390 |
| Columbus, IN | $28,960 |
| Kokomo, IN | $28,750 |
| Muncie, IN | $27,770 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $27,280 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 40. Arkansas | $30,230 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
| 42. Iowa | $30,080 |
| 43. Indiana | $29,990 |
| 44. Georgia | $29,860 |
| 45. Kansas | $29,830 |
| 46. Wyoming | $29,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $14.42 ($29,990 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $29,990 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Indiana rank for animal caretaker pay?
Indiana ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays animal caretakers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $36,110 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.