How much does an animal caretaker make in Monroe?
$26,530a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Monroe, LA metro area. That is $12.75 an hour or $2,211 a month.
- Hourly
- $12.75
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 374 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,520Median: $26,530Highest 10%: $42,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,520 | $9.87 | |
| 25th | $21,830 | $10.50 | |
| Median | $26,530 | $12.75 | |
| 75th | $29,130 | $14.00 | |
| 90th | $42,480 | $20.42 |
Other cities in Louisiana
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| 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 |
| Lafayette, LA | $26,330 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $26,160 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Monroe?
The median hourly pay in the Monroe, LA metro area is $12.75 ($26,530 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Monroe than the national average?
No: $26,530 against $35,360 nationally, 25% less.
How does Monroe compare with the rest of Louisiana?
The median in Louisiana is $27,910, so Monroe pays 5% less.
Where does Monroe rank for animal caretaker pay?
374 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,480 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.