Animal Caretakers salary
in Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI
- Middle 50%
- $28,630–$38,440
- vs U.S. median
- -14%
- Metro rank
- #167 of 251
Animal Caretakers in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro earn a median of $30,270 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,550 jobs (May 2025). That is 14% below the U.S. median of $35,360 and in line with the WI statewide median of $30,160. It ranks #167 of 251 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,550 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Animal Caretakers pay in other WI metros
6 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $34,160 |
| Green Bay, WI | $30,190 |
| Appleton, WI | $30,110 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $29,460 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $28,780 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $28,760 |
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What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in Milwaukee?
The BLS median is $30,270 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,550 jobs pay between $28,630 and $38,440. The 10th percentile is $24,340 and the 90th is $46,020.
Is Milwaukee a high-paying metro for Animal Caretakers?
That is 14% below the U.S. median of $35,360 and in line with the WI statewide median of $30,160. It ranks #167 of 251 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Animal Caretakers make an hour in Milwaukee?
About $14.55 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $30,270 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.76–$18.48 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.