The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Topeka, KS is $23,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,430.
Pay spans roughly $18,490 at the 10th percentile to $38,250 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $11.48 per hour. An estimated 240 people work as animal caretakers in Topeka, KS.
| Median (annual) | $23,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,430 |
| Median (hourly) | $11.48 |
| 10th percentile | $18,490 |
| 90th percentile | $38,250 |
| Employment | 240 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.