What is the salary of an Animal Care Specialist? In the United States, an Animal Care Specialist earns an average salary of $41,551. The salary range for an Animal Care Specialist is usually between $35,563 and $50,838 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $63,471. The highest Animal Care Specialist salary in the United States was $104,107. The average hourly pay for an Animal Care Specialist is $19.98.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Animal Care Specialist salary are California, with an average salary of $53,217, followed by Virginia, with an average salary of $53,229, and Indiana, with an average salary of $38,263. Employers paying the highest salary for an Animal Care Specialist job are Solano County (CA), Elk Grove (CA) and Fairfax County (VA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Solano County, CA | $72,684 |
| Elk Grove, CA | $72,471 |
| Fairfax County, VA | $54,417 |
| Laguna Beach, CA | $52,415 |
| Stanislaus County, CA | $52,059 |
| Clackamas County, OR | $51,240 |
| Henrico County, VA | $49,900 |
| Chula Vista, CA | $47,034 |
| San Joaquin County, CA | $44,832 |
| Broward County, FL | $42,744 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal Control Officer | $45,845 |
| Animal Control | $34,701 |
| Animal Control Supervisor | $61,548 |
| Animal Care Technician | $36,914 |
| Animal Shelter Manager | $58,100 |
| Animal Control Director | $74,900 |
| Animal Shelter Supervisor | $55,364 |
| Animal Shelter Director | $63,005 |
| Animal Services Officer | $45,896 |
| Animal Shelter Attendant | $32,997 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Animal Care Specialist and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| California | $53,217 | 66 |
| Connecticut | $27,440 | 4 |
| Florida | $40,394 | 130 |
| Georgia | $47,582 | 2 |
| Idaho | $19,970 | 5 |
| Indiana | $38,263 | 20 |
| Kentucky | $37,221 | 3 |
| Louisiana | $35,580 | 8 |
| Massachusetts | $8,432 | 1 |
| Michigan | $34,180 | 19 |
| New Jersey | $39,740 | 1 |
| New Mexico | $33,530 | 2 |
| Ohio | $36,097 | 1 |
| Oregon | $32,161 | 9 |
| Texas | $35,713 | 16 |
| Utah | $7,360 | 2 |
| Virginia | $53,229 | 19 |
