What is the salary of an Animal Care Worker? In the United States, an Animal Care Worker earns an average salary of $26,779. The salary range for an Animal Care Worker is usually between $16,756 and $38,468 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $69,167. The highest Animal Care Worker salary in the United States was $85,929. The average hourly pay for an Animal Care Worker is $12.87.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Animal Care Worker salary are Ohio, with an average salary of $38,013, followed by California, with an average salary of $40,606, and Arizona, with an average salary of $30,784. Employers paying the highest salary for an Animal Care Worker job are Visalia (CA), Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter (CA) and Kern County (CA).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Visalia, CA | $57,477 |
| Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, CA | $50,051 |
| Kern County, CA | $37,744 |
| University of Missouri, MO | $27,527 |
| City of Austin, TX | $24,882 |
| City of Amarillo, TX | $18,090 |
| 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 Care Specialist | $41,551 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Animal Care Worker and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $30,784 | 1 |
| California | $40,606 | 44 |
| Kentucky | $13,209 | 1 |
| Missouri | $27,527 | 14 |
| Ohio | $38,013 | 6 |
| Texas | $4,387 | 53 |
