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Animal Caretaker Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$13.92 per hour · take-home ≈ $24,417/year ($2,035/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 47th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 15% below the national average. Of the 3,170 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $28,940 a year — though pay ranges from $21,320 for newcomers to $43,880 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $23,920 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $28,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $35,350 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $43,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,170 Animal Caretaker jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $28,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $24,417 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $28,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,293 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,214 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,017 |
| Take-home (annual) | $24,417 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,035 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Oklahoma?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Oklahoma is $28,940 per year ($13.92 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $23,920 and $35,350.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $28,940, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $24,417 per year ($2,035 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 3,170 Animal Caretaker jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.