Animal Caretakers Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $28,110 -16% vs national
Median hourly $13.52
10th percentile $26,370
90th percentile $42,730
Employed locally 160
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,370
    25th
    $27,410
    50th (median)
    $28,110
    75th
    $32,180
    90th
    $42,730

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Vallejo, CA $37,430
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $36,050
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $36,040
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,760

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,340
    Recreation Workers $31,510
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,120
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $50,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Blacksburg, VA is $13.52, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.31 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Blacksburg, VA is 16% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,370 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,410.