Animal Caretakers Salary in District of Columbia
Animal Caretakers in District of Columbia earn a median of $44,210 a year, +25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,210
- vs. U.S. median
- +25% ($35,360)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,840; the top 10% earn over $64,300. Nationally the range is $27,250 to $50,060.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Orderlies$39,250 median in District of Columbia
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Animal Caretakers pay in District of Columbia
How much do animal caretakers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $44,210 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $37,840 and the top 10% earn over $64,300. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 51 (+25% vs. the national median of $35,360). Living costs are not included.