Animal Caretakers pay range in Manhattan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,810 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,290 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Manhattan earn between $24,290 and $48,610.
- $22K10th
- $24K25th
- $30KMedian
- $49K75th
- $54K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $36,060 | $3,005 | $17.34 |
| Median | $29,880 | $2,490 | $14.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,290 | $2,024 | $11.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $48,610 | $4,051 | $23.37 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Manhattan vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Manhattan earn 6% more than the Kansas average ($34,130) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $36,060 | $29,880 | $21,810 | $54,290 | 90 |
| Kansas | $34,130 | $29,830 | $21,720 | $49,450 | 3,000 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Manhattan
On the average salary of $36,060, a single filer in Manhattan takes home about $29,942 a year, or $2,495 a month and $1,152 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Manhattan a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Manhattan area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $36,060 buys what about $39,995 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Manhattan ($45,900). A typical home costs $269,856, or 7.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Kansas cities
Manhattan ranks 1st of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Manhattan: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Manhattan?
$17.34 an hour on average, and $14.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Manhattan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,810 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Manhattan?
About $29,942 a year ($2,495 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $36,060.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Manhattan than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021; area Manhattan, KS (31740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.96, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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