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How much does an animal caretaker make in La Crosse?

$28,780a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area. That is $13.84 an hour or $2,398 a month.

Hourly
$13.84
Vs. national median
-19%
Rank among cities
321 of 385
Jobs in the area
230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,860Median: $28,780Highest 10%: $44,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,860$11.47
25th$27,850$13.39
Median$28,780$13.84
75th$34,830$16.75
90th$44,720$21.50

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Minneapolis, MN$36,780
Duluth, MN$34,900
Madison, WI$34,160
Sheboygan, WI$31,120
Wausau, WI$30,430
Oshkosh, WI$30,410
Milwaukee, WI$30,270
Green Bay, WI$30,190
Appleton, WI$30,110
Janesville, WI$29,940
Kenosha, WI$29,740
Racine, WI$29,520
Eau Claire, WI$29,440
Fond du Lac, WI$28,810
Animal Caretaker salary in Wisconsin Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in La Crosse

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$51,710
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$46,790
Skincare Specialist$46,140
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$37,400
Hairdresser$35,090
Recreation Worker$34,980
Childcare Worker$30,730
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$30,110
Salaries for every job in La Crosse, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in La Crosse?

The median hourly pay in the La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN metro area is $13.84 ($28,780 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in La Crosse than the national average?

No: $28,780 against $35,360 nationally, 19% less.

How does La Crosse compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $30,160, so La Crosse pays 5% less.

Where does La Crosse rank for animal caretaker pay?

321 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in La Crosse?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,860 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,720 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.