Animal Caretakers pay in Nebraska
$37,610avg. a year
$18.08 an hour · 2,100 employed
Animal Caretakers in Nebraska earn an average of $37,610 a year. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $37,300. The best-paying metro area is Omaha, NE-IA at $39,380.
$31,680Median pay
$18.08Average hourly
+33%Avg. pay since 2020
#20Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nebraska metro areas
Average pay for animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
11,280 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$39,380
$18.94 an hour
2420 jobs
Lincoln, NE
$34,950
$16.80 an hour
340 jobs
Grand Island, NE
$34,810
$16.73 an hour
4130 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$31,560
$15.17 an hour
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Animal Caretakers pay in Nebraska, charted
Pay over time
Nebraska, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nebraska animal caretakers work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Nebraska vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $37,300 | $17.94 |
| Nebraska | $37,610 | $18.08 |
| Colorado | $41,010 | $19.72 |
| Missouri | $34,500 | $16.59 |
| Wyoming | $34,150 | $16.42 |
| Kansas | $34,130 | $16.41 |
| South Dakota | $33,700 | $16.20 |
Related jobs in Nebraska
- Childcare Workers$32,670
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,720
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,940
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43,850
- Animal Trainers$37,660
- Recreation Workers$36,890
Average pay, Nebraska, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do animal caretakers make in Nebraska?
The average is $37,610 a year, and the median is $31,680. That is about the same as the U.S. average of $37,300.
What is the hourly wage in Nebraska?
$18.08 an hour on average; the median is $15.23.
Where in Nebraska do they earn the most?
Omaha, NE-IA ($39,380), followed by Lincoln, NE ($34,950). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($31,560).
How does Nebraska rank?
Nebraska ranks #20 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-2021. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national animal caretakers page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.