Animal Caretakers Salary in Northern Vermont

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,440 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $16.56
10th percentile $30,570
90th percentile $39,520
Employed locally 150
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,570
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $34,440
    75th
    $35,710
    90th
    $39,520

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $37,820
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    Recreation Workers $38,010
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    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $49,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $56,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Northern Vermont?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Northern Vermont is $16.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $20.84 or more per hour.

    Is Northern Vermont above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Northern Vermont is 2.9% above 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 Northern Vermont?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,570 per year in Northern Vermont. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.