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Animal Caretaker Salary in Maine (2026)
$17.90 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,405/year ($2,534/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 10th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 10% above the national average. Of the 1,430 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $37,230 a year — though pay ranges from $31,360 for newcomers to $48,530 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,360 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,250 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,230 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,000 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,530 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,430 Animal Caretaker jobs in Maine (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $37,230 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,405 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $37,230 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,288 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,848 |
| Maine state income tax | −$1,689 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,405 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,534 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Maine?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Maine is $37,230 per year ($17.90 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,250 and $44,000.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Maine?
- On the median salary of $37,230, a single filer in Maine takes home about $30,405 per year ($2,534 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 Maine?
- BLS counts 1,430 Animal Caretaker jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.