Profession

Animal Caretakers

Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.

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United States

Salary data

Official salary rows can differ by local occupation, year and gender.

🇺🇸 United States2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median29,530 USD
Average32,160 USD
Middle 50%26,370 USD - 35,450 USD
Decile range22,250 USD - 44,280 USD
Bottom decile22,250 USD
Top decile44,280 USD
🇺🇸 Alabama2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median24,120 USD
Average26,410 USD
Middle 50%21,010 USD - 28,590 USD
Decile range18,420 USD - 36,510 USD
Bottom decile18,420 USD
Top decile36,510 USD
🇺🇸 Alaska2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median30,470 USD
Average34,300 USD
Middle 50%27,080 USD - 40,820 USD
Decile range26,470 USD - 46,430 USD
Bottom decile26,470 USD
Top decile46,430 USD
🇺🇸 Arizona2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median30,700 USD
Average33,800 USD
Middle 50%29,650 USD - 34,190 USD
Decile range28,280 USD - 40,630 USD
Bottom decile28,280 USD
Top decile40,630 USD
🇺🇸 Arkansas2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median27,060 USD
Average29,320 USD
Middle 50%24,760 USD - 30,300 USD
Decile range23,800 USD - 40,370 USD
Bottom decile23,800 USD
Top decile40,370 USD
🇺🇸 California2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median35,200 USD
Average38,200 USD
Middle 50%32,240 USD - 38,200 USD
Decile range30,670 USD - 47,860 USD
Bottom decile30,670 USD
Top decile47,860 USD
🇺🇸 Colorado2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median31,360 USD
Average34,130 USD
Middle 50%29,500 USD - 34,940 USD
Decile range28,570 USD - 41,760 USD
Bottom decile28,570 USD
Top decile41,760 USD
🇺🇸 Connecticut2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median30,630 USD
Average34,590 USD
Middle 50%29,340 USD - 35,580 USD
Decile range28,290 USD - 46,560 USD
Bottom decile28,290 USD
Top decile46,560 USD
🇺🇸 Delaware2022
39-2021SOC 2018 39-2021
GroupAll
Median28,970 USD
Average31,030 USD
Middle 50%26,480 USD - 34,460 USD
Decile range23,860 USD - 43,250 USD
Bottom decile23,860 USD
Top decile43,250 USD
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Sources

  • BLS OEWS May 2022 National2022 - SOC 2018
  • BLS OEWS May 2022 State2022 - SOC 2018

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🇺🇸 United StatesAnimal Caretakers