Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas
Ranked #35 of 51 · KS
8.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,130 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $29,830
Employment 3,000
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,720P25 $24,440 Median $29,830P75 $38,280P90 $49,450
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Kansas earn between $21,720 and $49,450. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in Kansas is $34,130, about 8.5% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita, KS | $30,000 | $35,010 | 850 |
| Manhattan, KS | $29,880 | $36,060 | 90 |
| Lawrence, KS | $28,660 | $32,960 | 160 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $27,440 | $30,170 | 490 |
| Topeka, KS | $25,630 | $28,160 | 210 |