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Animal Caretaker Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$19.06 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,056/year ($2,671/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Animal Caretakers (4th of 51), with a median about 17% above the national average. Of the 6,900 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $39,650 a year — though pay ranges from $32,910 for newcomers to $64,060 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,910 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,820 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,650 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,750 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,900 Animal Caretaker jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $39,650 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,056 — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
| Gross (median) | $39,650 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,578 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,033 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$1,983 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,056 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,671 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Massachusetts?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Massachusetts is $39,650 per year ($19.06 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,820 and $47,750.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $39,650, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $32,056 per year ($2,671 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.2%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 6,900 Animal Caretaker jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.