Animal Caretakers pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,760 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,980 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Omaha earn between $29,390 and $44,460.
- $29K10th
- $29K25th
- $33KMedian
- $44K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,380 | $3,282 | $18.93 |
| Median | $32,980 | $2,748 | $15.86 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,390 | $2,449 | $14.13 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,460 | $3,705 | $21.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Omaha earn 5% more than the Nebraska average ($37,610) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $39,380 | $32,980 | $28,760 | $58,980 | 1,280 |
| Nebraska | $37,610 | $31,680 | $28,080 | $52,010 | 2,100 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $39,380, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $32,910 a year, or $2,742 a month and $1,266 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $32,937 | $2,745 |
| Working in NE | $32,910 | $2,742 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $39,380 buys what about $42,846 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$39,380
- Lincoln$34,950
- Grand Island$34,810
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 Omaha: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Omaha?
$18.94 an hour on average, and $15.85 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,760 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,390, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Omaha?
About $32,910 a year ($2,742 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,380.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% more 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 1.50, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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