Animal Caretakers

Occupation

$33,470

National Median Salary

$16.09

Median Hourly Wage

277,300

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$24,500

$28,870

$33,470

$37,160

$46,480

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

Salary Trend (2019-2024)

+35.1%

5 Year Change

$24,780

2019 Median

$33,470

2024 Median

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

Top Paying Industries for Animal Caretakers

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Warehousing and Storage	$56,150	80
Construction of Buildings	$55,450	—
Grantmaking and Giving Services	$51,130	—
Technical and Trade Schools	$50,410	—
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)	$50,340	470

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Top Paying States for Animal Caretakers

State	Annual Median	Employment
Washington	$38,400	6,320
District of Columbia	$37,980	430
California	$37,200	26,200
Massachusetts	$36,910	7,470
New York	$36,500	11,970

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