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Animal Caretaker Salary in Oregon (2026)
$17.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $28,945/year ($2,412/month) for a single filer
Oregon ranks 14th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 3,470 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Oregon, the typical worker earns $36,580 a year — though pay ranges from $33,510 for newcomers to $54,510 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Oregon
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,510 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,470 Animal Caretaker jobs in Oregon (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oregon
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $36,580 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oregon state income tax, a single filer keeps about $28,945 — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
| Gross (median) | $36,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,210 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,798 |
| Oregon state income tax | −$2,627 |
| Take-home (annual) | $28,945 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,412 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Oregon?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Oregon is $36,580 per year ($17.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,150 and $43,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Oregon?
- On the median salary of $36,580, a single filer in Oregon takes home about $28,945 per year ($2,412 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.9%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Oregon?
- BLS counts 3,470 Animal Caretaker jobs in Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.