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Animal Caretaker Salary in Nevada (2026)
$14.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,542/year ($2,212/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 38th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 2,470 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $30,320 a year — though pay ranges from $27,280 for newcomers to $51,040 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,950 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,320 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $51,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,470 Animal Caretaker jobs in Nevada (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $30,320 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $26,542 — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.
| Gross (median) | $30,320 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,458 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,319 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,542 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,212 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Nevada?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Nevada is $30,320 per year ($14.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,950 and $36,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $30,320, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $26,542 per year ($2,212 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.5%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 2,470 Animal Caretaker jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.