Animal Caretakers pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,520 a year or less, while the top 10% make $42,480 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Monroe earn between $21,830 and $29,130.
- $21K10th
- $22K25th
- $27KMedian
- $29K75th
- $42K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $28,010 | $2,334 | $13.47 |
| Median | $26,530 | $2,211 | $12.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $21,830 | $1,819 | $10.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,130 | $2,428 | $14.00 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Monroe earn 6% less than the Louisiana average ($29,840) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -25% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $28,010 | $26,530 | $20,520 | $42,480 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $29,840 | $27,910 | $21,600 | $40,000 | 2,660 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $28,010, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $24,222 a year, or $2,019 a month and $932 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $28,010 buys what about $33,506 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 8th of 10 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($32,090).
- New Orleans$32,090
- Baton Rouge$30,110
- Alexandria$29,420
- Shreveport$29,420
- Houma$28,850
- Slidell$28,540
- Lake Charles$28,380
- Monroe$28,010
- Hammond$27,920
- Lafayette$27,600
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 Monroe: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Monroe?
$13.46 an hour on average, and $12.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $20,520 a year and the 25th percentile is $21,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Monroe?
About $24,222 a year ($2,019 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $28,010.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.8%.
- 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 0.65, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.65).
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