How much does an animal caretaker make in Wisconsin?
$30,160a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Wisconsin. That is $14.50 an hour or $2,513 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.50
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,920Median: $30,160Highest 10%: $47,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| 25th | $28,170 | $13.54 | |
| Median | $30,160 | $14.50 | |
| 75th | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 90th | $47,700 | $22.93 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Racine, WI | $29,520 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $29,440 |
| Fond du Lac, WI | $28,810 |
| La Crosse, WI | $28,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 38. Nevada | $30,320 |
| 39. Ohio | $30,310 |
| 40. Arkansas | $30,230 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
| 42. Iowa | $30,080 |
| 43. Indiana | $29,990 |
| 44. Georgia | $29,860 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $14.50 ($30,160 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $30,160 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for animal caretaker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays animal caretakers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $36,780 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.