How much does an animal caretaker make in Louisiana?
$27,910a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Louisiana. That is $13.42 an hour or $2,326 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.42
- Vs. national median
- -21%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,600Median: $27,910Highest 10%: $40,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,600 | $10.38 | |
| 25th | $22,840 | $10.98 | |
| Median | $27,910 | $13.42 | |
| 75th | $33,370 | $16.04 | |
| 90th | $40,000 | $19.23 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New Orleans, LA | $29,090 |
| Houma, LA | $27,930 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $27,640 |
| Shreveport, LA | $27,350 |
| Alexandria, LA | $27,060 |
| Slidell, LA | $26,960 |
| Monroe, LA | $26,530 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,330 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $26,160 |
| Hammond, LA | $23,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 47. Oklahoma | $28,940 |
| 48. West Virginia | $28,550 |
| 49. Alabama | $28,330 |
| 50. Louisiana | $27,910 |
| 51. Mississippi | $26,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $13.42 ($27,910 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $27,910 against $35,360 nationally, 21% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for animal caretaker pay?
Louisiana ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays animal caretakers the most?
New Orleans-Metairie, LA, with a median of $29,090 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.