Animal Caretakers Salary in Washington
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 13 metro areas • Washington
Animal Caretakers in Washington earn a median salary of $36,484 per year on average across 13 metro and nonmetro areas, +9% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 12,590 animal caretakers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $35,240 to $39,460 depending on location.
$36,484
Avg median salary in Washington
$39,460
Highest paying metro
$35,240
Lowest paying metro
12,590
Employed in Washington
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Washington
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $39,460 | $37,450 | $45,750 | 3,780 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $37,600 | $35,990 | $40,600 | 140 |
| Kennewick, WA | $37,500 | $35,270 | $47,850 | 150 |
| Bremerton, WA | $37,110 | $35,430 | $44,900 | 240 |
| Bellingham, WA | $36,890 | $35,290 | $44,700 | 210 |
| Olympia, WA | $36,340 | $34,640 | $45,440 | 230 |
| Longview, WA | $36,080 | $34,930 | $44,640 | 60 |
| Spokane, WA | $36,040 | $34,780 | $44,550 | 410 |
| Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV | $35,760 | $33,450 | $42,730 | 6,730 |
| Western Washington | $35,510 | $34,910 | $43,680 | 290 |
| Eastern Washington | $35,490 | $34,770 | $44,000 | 170 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,270 | $33,860 | $44,400 | 100 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $35,240 | $34,690 | $42,110 | 80 |