The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Madison, WI is $30,980 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,200.
Pay spans roughly $23,760 at the 10th percentile to $49,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.90 per hour. An estimated 1,150 people work as animal caretakers in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $30,980 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.90 |
| 10th percentile | $23,760 |
| 90th percentile | $49,830 |
| Employment | 1,150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.