How much does an animal caretaker make in Rhode Island?
$37,120a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Rhode Island. That is $17.85 an hour or $3,093 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.85
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,020
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,510Median: $37,120Highest 10%: $63,120
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,510 | $15.15 | |
| 25th | $34,860 | $16.76 | |
| Median | $37,120 | $17.85 | |
| 75th | $43,930 | $21.12 | |
| 90th | $63,120 | $30.35 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $36,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 8. Colorado | $37,430 |
| 9. Connecticut | $37,310 |
| 10. Maine | $37,230 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $37,120 |
| 12. Maryland | $36,780 |
| 13. Alaska | $36,640 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $17.85 ($37,120 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
Yes: $37,120 against $35,360 nationally, 5% more.
Where does Rhode Island rank for animal caretaker pay?
Rhode Island ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays animal caretakers the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $36,500 a year.
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.