Animal Caretakers
Occupation
$33,470
National Median Salary
$16.09
Median Hourly Wage
277,300
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
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 |
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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Warehousing and Storage
Construction of Buildings
Grantmaking and Giving Services
Technical and Trade Schools
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation)
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