How much does an animal caretaker make in St. Cloud?
$35,390a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the St. Cloud, MN metro area. That is $17.01 an hour or $2,949 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.01
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 87 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,160Median: $35,390Highest 10%: $47,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,160 | $13.06 | |
| 25th | $29,640 | $14.25 | |
| Median | $35,390 | $17.01 | |
| 75th | $37,630 | $18.09 | |
| 90th | $47,260 | $22.72 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Rochester, MN | $37,850 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $36,780 |
| Duluth, MN | $34,900 |
| Mankato, MN | $34,320 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $34,300 |
| Fargo, ND | $34,040 |
| Grand Forks, ND | $33,410 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,780 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in St. Cloud?
The median hourly pay in the St. Cloud, MN metro area is $17.01 ($35,390 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in St. Cloud than the national average?
Yes: $35,390 against $35,360 nationally, 0% more.
How does St. Cloud compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $36,430, so St. Cloud pays 3% less.
Where does St. Cloud rank for animal caretaker pay?
87 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in St. Cloud?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,260 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.