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Animal Caretaker Salary in Maryland (2026)
$17.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,197/year ($2,516/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 12th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 5,570 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $36,780 a year — though pay ranges from $31,500 for newcomers to $56,730 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,450 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,780 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,790 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,570 Animal Caretaker jobs in Maryland (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $36,780 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,197 — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
| Gross (median) | $36,780 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,234 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,814 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$1,535 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,197 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,516 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Maryland?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Maryland is $36,780 per year ($17.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,450 and $46,790.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $36,780, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $30,197 per year ($2,516 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.9%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 5,570 Animal Caretaker jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.