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Animal Caretaker Salary in Wyoming (2026)
$13.98 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,546/year ($2,129/month) for a single filer
Wyoming ranks 46th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 14% below the national average. Of the 460 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Wyoming, the typical worker earns $29,080 a year — though pay ranges from $21,330 for newcomers to $50,290 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Wyoming
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,330 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $25,480 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,080 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,570 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 460 Animal Caretaker jobs in Wyoming (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wyoming
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $29,080 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Wyoming), a single filer keeps about $25,546 — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
| Gross (median) | $29,080 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,310 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,225 |
| Wyoming state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,546 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,129 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Wyoming?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Wyoming is $29,080 per year ($13.98 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $25,480 and $36,570.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Wyoming?
- On the median salary of $29,080, a single filer in Wyoming takes home about $25,546 per year ($2,129 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 12.2%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Wyoming?
- BLS counts 460 Animal Caretaker jobs in Wyoming 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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming.