How much does an animal caretaker make in Peoria?
$32,010a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Peoria, IL metro area. That is $15.39 an hour or $2,668 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.39
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 173 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $32,010Highest 10%: $39,380
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $32,010 | $15.39 | |
| 75th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 90th | $39,380 | $18.93 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Chicago, IL | $36,110 |
| Springfield, IL | $34,160 |
| Champaign, IL | $32,950 |
| Rockford, IL | $32,720 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,670 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,530 |
| Bloomington, IL | $31,280 |
| Davenport, IA | $31,200 |
| Kankakee, IL | $31,200 |
| Paducah, KY | $31,200 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,890 |
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Salaries for every job in Peoria, ILFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Peoria?
The median hourly pay in the Peoria, IL metro area is $15.39 ($32,010 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Peoria than the national average?
No: $32,010 against $35,360 nationally, 9% less.
How does Peoria compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $35,570, so Peoria pays 10% less.
Where does Peoria rank for animal caretaker pay?
173 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,380 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.