What is the salary of an Animal Keeper? In the United States, an Animal Keeper earns an average salary of $62,577. The salary range for an Animal Keeper is usually between $34,981 and $78,054 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $114,589. The highest Animal Keeper salary in the United States was $125,060. The average hourly pay for an Animal Keeper is $30.09.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Animal Keeper salary are California, with an average salary of $74,388, followed by Ohio, with an average salary of $63,926, and Oregon, with an average salary of $46,050. Employers paying the highest salary for an Animal Keeper job are Los Angeles (CA), Kern County Office of Education (CA) and Cleveland Metroparks (OH).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,014 |
| Kern County Office of Education, CA | $68,790 |
| Cleveland Metroparks, OH | $63,926 |
| San Bernardino County, CA | $51,059 |
| City of Manhattan, KS | $39,964 |
| City of Little Rock, AR | $35,099 |
| City of Dallas, TX | $30,564 |
| City of Garden City, KS | $25,737 |
| Santa Ana, CA | $17,860 |
| 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 Keeper and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $35,099 | 20 |
| California | $74,388 | 143 |
| Delaware | $33,390 | 3 |
| Kansas | $31,157 | 27 |
| New Jersey | $33,510 | 20 |
| Ohio | $63,926 | 52 |
| Oregon | $46,050 | 53 |
| Texas | $30,564 | 41 |
