Animal Caretakers in California
SOC 39-2021 ยท Personal Care and Service
25,710Jobs in California
$42,730Mean annual wage
6th of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,640 | $17.14 |
| 25th percentile | $36,810 | $17.70 |
| Median (50th) | $38,700 | $18.60 |
| 75th percentile | $45,160 | $21.71 |
| 90th percentile | $56,270 | $27.05 |
| Mean | $42,730 | $20.54 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($46,510), Washington ($46,160), Massachusetts ($45,080); the lowest are Mississippi ($28,270), Louisiana ($29,840), Oklahoma ($31,020). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 25,710 | $42,730 | $38,700 |
| Arizona | 6,330 | $44,630 | $38,180 |
| Nevada | 2,470 | $34,400 | $30,320 |
| Oregon | 3,470 | $40,380 | $36,580 |