Animal Caretakers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$33,470
↑ 71.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Animal Caretakers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Animal Caretakers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 71.6% since 2011 ($19,510 → $33,470)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $33,470
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $33,470 | +7.3% |
| 2023 | $31,200 | +5.7% |
| 2022 | $29,530 | +3.3% |
| 2021 | $28,600 | +9.7% |
| 2020 | $26,080 | +5.2% |
| 2019 | $24,780 | +4.3% |
| 2018 | $23,760 | +3.5% |
| 2017 | $22,950 | +4.4% |
| 2016 | $21,990 | +4.7% |
| 2015 | $21,010 | +3.3% |
| 2014 | $20,340 | +2.2% |
| 2013 | $19,910 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $19,690 | +0.9% |
| 2011 | $19,510 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.