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Animal Caretaker Salary in Alaska (2026)
$17.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,620/year ($2,635/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 13th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 550 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $36,640 a year — though pay ranges from $27,030 for newcomers to $58,400 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,030 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,400 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 550 Animal Caretaker jobs in Alaska (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $36,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $31,620 — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
| Gross (median) | $36,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,217 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,803 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,620 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,635 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Alaska?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Alaska is $36,640 per year ($17.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,150 and $47,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $36,640, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $31,620 per year ($2,635 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.7%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 550 Animal Caretaker jobs in Alaska in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alaska state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alaska.