Animal Care and Service Workers

Occupation

$33,860

National Median Salary

$16.28

Median Hourly Wage

297,420

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$24,960

$28,980

$33,860

$37,620

$47,410

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+64.3%

10 Year Change

$20,610

2014 Median

$33,860

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles.

Top Paying Industries for Animal Care and Service Workers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries	$121,880	70
Motion Picture and Video Industries	$121,880	70
Grantmaking and Giving Services	$62,050	200
Warehousing and Storage	$56,150	80
Construction of Buildings	$55,450	—

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Motion Picture and Video Industries Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries Grantmaking and Giving Services Warehousing and Storage Construction of Buildings Technical and Trade Schools Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Testing Laboratories and Services Civic and Social Organizations Engineering Services Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services General Medical and Surgical Hospitals