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Animal Caretaker Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$14.50 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,837/year ($2,153/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 41st of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 5,720 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $30,160 a year — though pay ranges from $23,920 for newcomers to $47,700 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,920 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,170 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,160 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,850 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,700 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,720 Animal Caretaker jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $30,160 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,837 — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
| Gross (median) | $30,160 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,439 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,307 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$577 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,837 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,153 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Wisconsin?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Wisconsin is $30,160 per year ($14.50 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,170 and $36,850.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $30,160, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $25,837 per year ($2,153 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 14.3%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 5,720 Animal Caretaker jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.