How much does an animal caretaker make in Providence?
$36,500a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,510Median: $36,500Highest 10%: $61,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| Median | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $44,180 | $21.24 | |
| 90th | $61,550 | $29.59 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $17.55 ($36,500 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $36,500 against $35,360 nationally, 3% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $37,120, so Providence pays 2% less.
Where does Providence rank for animal caretaker pay?
59 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,550 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.