Animal Caretakers salary
in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $24,560–$33,220
- vs U.S. median
- -20%
- Metro rank
- #228 of 251
Animal Caretakers in the South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $28,440 a year, based on BLS estimates for 300 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $35,360 and 7% below the KY statewide median of $30,720. It ranks #228 of 251 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Animal Caretakers pay in other KY metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $34,590 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $30,830 |
| West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $28,850 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $28,290 |
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What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $28,440 a year (May 2025). Half of the 300 jobs pay between $24,560 and $33,220. The 10th percentile is $21,930 and the 90th is $45,550.
Is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Animal Caretakers?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $35,360 and 7% below the KY statewide median of $30,720. It ranks #228 of 251 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Animal Caretakers make an hour in South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area?
About $13.67 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $28,440 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $11.81–$15.97 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.