Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #14 of 51 · NJ
7.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,940 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $35,850
Employment 5,890
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $32,220P25 $34,110 Median $35,850P75 $42,340P90 $49,620
About 80% of animal caretakerss in New Jersey earn between $32,220 and $49,620. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in New Jersey is $39,940, about 7.1% above the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $37,490 | $40,670 | 260 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $35,170 | $39,060 | 280 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,760 | $37,690 | 90 |