Animal Caretakers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Ohio
Animal Caretakers in Ohio earn a median salary of $29,047 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.2% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 10,380 animal caretakers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $27,650 to $30,700 depending on location.
$29,047
Avg median salary in Ohio
$30,700
Highest paying metro
$27,650
Lowest paying metro
10,380
Employed in Ohio
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $30,700 | $29,290 | $37,690 | 2,450 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,120 | $27,740 | $52,510 | 660 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $29,760 | $27,870 | $35,830 | 2,460 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,450 | $27,880 | $34,570 | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $29,410 | $27,820 | $34,900 | 1,650 |
| Akron, OH | $29,390 | $27,150 | $34,620 | 580 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,380 | $26,430 | $33,870 | 530 |
| Canton, OH | $29,210 | $27,640 | $33,390 | 250 |
| Springfield, OH | $28,920 | $22,880 | $30,200 | 110 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $28,900 | $26,530 | $31,140 | 340 |
| Southern Ohio | $28,880 | $26,580 | $32,050 | 220 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $28,340 | $26,660 | $34,440 | 430 |
| Sandusky, OH | $28,290 | $23,520 | $33,840 | 70 |
| Youngstown, OH | $28,200 | $24,040 | $30,070 | 300 |
| Eastern Ohio | $28,150 | $23,920 | $34,600 | 210 |
| Lima, OH | $27,650 | $22,850 | $29,630 | 70 |