Animal Caretakers Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$44,210

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.25

per hour

Employment

460

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+25.0%

National: $35,360

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,360, District of Columbia pays 25.0% MORE for Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,679

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

57%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$37,840

25th

$38,290

Median

$44,210

75th

$47,730

90th

$64,300

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).