OH · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 39-2021

Animal Caretakers Salary in Ohio

Median Annual Salary $29,700 -11% below national average (national: $33,470)
$34,220Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
9,750Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,700
$23,210
10th pct.
$56,790
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,210$11.16
25th percentile$28,100$13.51
50th percentile (median)$29,700$14.28
75th percentile$35,360$17.00
90th percentile (top earners)$56,790$27.30
Mean (average)$34,220$16.45

How Ohio Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Ohio
Ohio (current) $29,700
Washington $38,400 +29%
District of Columbia $37,980 +28%
California $37,200 +25%
Massachusetts $36,910 +24%
New York $36,500 +23%
Connecticut $36,330 +22%
Maine $36,310 +22%
Maryland $35,990 +21%

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Related Occupations in Ohio

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $29,760 6,090
Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $29,820 24,520
Bartenders $29,850 27,530
Telemarketers $29,910 3,040
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,440 12,730
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $29,380 11,480

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Animal Caretakers salary in Ohio?

The mean animal caretakers salary in Ohio is $34,220 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,700 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Animal Caretakers in Ohio?

Entry-level animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Ohio typically earn around $23,210 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,100 per year.

What is the highest Animal Caretakers salary in Ohio?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Ohio make approximately $56,790 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $35,360 per year.

How does the Ohio Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?

The median animal caretakers salary in Ohio is $29,700, which is -11% below national average of $33,470.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes