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Animal Caretaker Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$19.29 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,768/year ($2,731/month) for a single filer
Hawaii is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Animal Caretakers (3rd of 51), with a median about 18% above the national average. Of the 570 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $40,130 a year — though pay ranges from $31,100 for newcomers to $66,200 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,100 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,910 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $40,130 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $66,200 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 570 Animal Caretaker jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $40,130 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,768 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $40,130 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,636 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,070 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$1,657 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,768 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,731 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Hawaii?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Hawaii is $40,130 per year ($19.29 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,910 and $51,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $40,130, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $32,768 per year ($2,731 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 570 Animal Caretaker jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.