Animal Caretakers Salary in Maine
Animal Caretakers in Maine earn a median of $37,230 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,230
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range in Maine
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,360; the top 10% earn over $48,530. Nationally the range is $27,250 to $50,060.
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Animal Caretakers pay in Maine
How much do animal caretakers make in Maine?
The median is $37,230 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,360 and the top 10% earn over $48,530. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Maine a good state for animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 51 (+5% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.