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Animal Caretaker Salary in Idaho (2026)
$15.47 per hour · take-home ≈ $27,177/year ($2,265/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 28th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 5% below the national average. Of the 1,760 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $32,170 a year — though pay ranges from $22,000 for newcomers to $46,990 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $22,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,990 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $32,170 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,990 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,760 Animal Caretaker jobs in Idaho (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $32,170 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $27,177 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $32,170 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,680 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,461 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$852 |
| Take-home (annual) | $27,177 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,265 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Idaho?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Idaho is $32,170 per year ($15.47 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,990 and $35,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $32,170, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $27,177 per year ($2,265 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 1,760 Animal Caretaker jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.