Animal Caretakers Salary in Puerto Rico

Animal caretakers in Puerto Rico earn the most in San Juan (average $27,500 a year) and the least in Ponce ($24,500), across the 3 Puerto Rico metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $26,930 and the median at $27,600 for 520 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Puerto Rico

San Juan$27,500
Mayaguez$25,750
Ponce$24,500

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Juan	$27,500	$27,600	$22,670	n/a	n/a
Mayaguez	$25,750	$26,720	$21,840	n/a	n/a
Ponce	$24,500	$22,160	$21,840	n/a	n/a

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Puerto Rico

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.
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.

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