Animal Caretakers Salary in Parkersburg, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Parkersburg-Vienna, WV

Median annual salary $28,050 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.49
10th percentile $22,680
90th percentile $34,860
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

Compare Animal Caretakers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Parkersburg, WV stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Animal Caretakers
in
Parkersburg, WV
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,680
    25th
    $22,990
    50th (median)
    $28,050
    75th
    $29,710
    90th
    $34,860

    Parkersburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,029 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 50% 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
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $35,760
    Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV $31,200
    Winchester, VA-WV $29,700
    Morgantown, WV $28,850
    Charleston, WV $28,720
    Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH $28,580

    Related occupations in Parkersburg, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,550
    Childcare Workers$23,450
    Funeral Attendants$28,520
    Residential Advisors$29,370
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$19,890
    Recreation Workers$28,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Parkersburg?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Parkersburg, WV is $13.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Parkersburg above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Parkersburg, WV is 16.2% 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 Parkersburg?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,680 per year in Parkersburg, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,990.