Animal Caretakers Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $29,790 -11% vs national
Median hourly $14.32
10th percentile $28,510
90th percentile $43,630
Employed locally 340
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,510
    25th
    $28,560
    50th (median)
    $29,790
    75th
    $34,560
    90th
    $43,630

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 33% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 67% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,570
    Childcare Workers $29,650
    Recreation Workers $35,030
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $45,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Charlottesville, VA is $14.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Charlottesville, VA is 11% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,510 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,560.