How much does an animal caretaker make in Portland?
$38,580a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $18.55 an hour or $3,215 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.55
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,230Median: $38,580Highest 10%: $50,160
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,230 | $16.94 | |
| 25th | $36,440 | $17.52 | |
| Median | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 75th | $45,390 | $21.82 | |
| 90th | $50,160 | $24.12 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Bangor, ME | $35,610 |
| Lewiston, ME | $35,110 |
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Salaries for every job in Portland, MEFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $18.55 ($38,580 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $38,580 against $35,360 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $37,230, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for animal caretaker pay?
17 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,160 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.