Animal Caretakers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #40 of 51 · NC
9.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $33,870 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,870
Employment 9,730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $23,210P25 $28,540 Median $30,870P75 $35,990P90 $46,120
About 80% of animal caretakerss in North Carolina earn between $23,210 and $46,120. 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 North Carolina is $33,870, about 9.2% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $33,960 | $35,790 | 600 |
| Asheville, NC | $33,530 | $35,980 | 570 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $33,530 | $34,990 | 2,690 |
| Burlington, NC | $33,010 | $33,710 | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $32,400 | $34,430 | 1,650 |
| Greenville, NC | $31,550 | $31,260 | 180 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $31,130 | $31,930 | 60 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $30,700 | $33,420 | 670 |