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Animal caretaker salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does an Animal Caretaker make in the United States?

Average base salary

$16.82
Average $16.82
Low $11.67
High $24.26

The average salary for a animal caretaker is $16.82 per hour in the United States. 1.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 5, 2026).

Animal Caretaker job openings in United States

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Animal Care Giver, lobby Profe...
Halliday's Pet Resort2.3out of 5 stars.
Canton, MI
$12.50 - $15.00 an hour
Full-time
7 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Animal Caretaker in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Refuah Health Center
 
$208,500per year
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Centric Healthcare Services
 
$208,000per year
Twin Rivers Urgent Care
 
$197,600per year
AFC Urgent Care Portland
 
$187,200per year
United Health Centers
 
$180,000per year
Dunson and Associates
 
$160,000per year

Highest paying cities for Animal Caretakers near United States

  1. Riceville, IA
    $20.00 per hour
  2. Dallas, TX
    $18.28 per hour
  3. Norman, OK
    $16.91 per hour
  4. Reno, NV
    $16.64 per hour
  5. Las Vegas, NV
    $15.68 per hour

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