Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$35,850

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.24

per hour

Employment

5,890

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+1.4%

National: $35,360

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,360, New Jersey pays 1.4% MORE for Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$32,950

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

60%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$32,220

25th

$34,110

Median

$35,850

75th

$42,340

90th

$49,620

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