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How much does an animal caretaker make in Racine?

$29,520a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area. That is $14.19 an hour or $2,460 a month.

Hourly
$14.19
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
275 of 385
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,540Median: $29,520Highest 10%: $46,480
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$24,540$11.80
25th$27,410$13.18
Median$29,520$14.19
75th$35,340$16.99
90th$46,480$22.35

Other cities in Wisconsin

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Minneapolis, MN$36,780
Duluth, MN$34,900
Madison, WI$34,160
Sheboygan, WI$31,120
Wausau, WI$30,430
Oshkosh, WI$30,410
Milwaukee, WI$30,270
Green Bay, WI$30,190
Appleton, WI$30,110
Janesville, WI$29,940
Kenosha, WI$29,740
Eau Claire, WI$29,440
Fond du Lac, WI$28,810
La Crosse, WI$28,780
Animal Caretaker salary in Wisconsin Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Racine

Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$48,320
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$45,110
Manicurist and Pedicurist$38,660
Recreation Worker$37,460
Hairdresser$35,270
Childcare Worker$32,460
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,260
Salaries for every job in Racine, WI

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Racine?

The median hourly pay in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI metro area is $14.19 ($29,520 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Racine than the national average?

No: $29,520 against $35,360 nationally, 17% less.

How does Racine compare with the rest of Wisconsin?

The median in Wisconsin is $30,160, so Racine pays 2% less.

Where does Racine rank for animal caretaker pay?

275 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Racine?

The lowest-paid 10% make $24,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,480 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.