Animal Caretakers Salary in Sandusky, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sandusky, OH

Median annual salary $28,290 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $21,740
90th percentile $44,900
Employed locally 70
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,740
    25th
    $23,520
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $33,840
    90th
    $44,900

    Sandusky economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 60% 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
    Columbus, OH $30,700
    Toledo, OH $30,120
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $29,760
    Ohio $29,700
    Mansfield, OH $29,450
    Cleveland, OH $29,410

    Related occupations in Sandusky, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,100
    Recreation Workers $28,440
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,670
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,030
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,450
    Childcare Workers $28,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Sandusky?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Sandusky, OH is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.04 or more per hour.

    Is Sandusky above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Sandusky, OH is 15.5% 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 Sandusky?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,740 per year in Sandusky, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,520.