The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Kentucky is $29,370 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,250.
Pay spans roughly $21,830 at the 10th percentile to $44,870 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.12 per hour. An estimated 6,980 people work as animal caretakers in Kentucky.
| Median (annual) | $29,370 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,250 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.12 |
| 10th percentile | $21,830 |
| 90th percentile | $44,870 |
| Employment | 6,980 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.