How much does an animal caretaker make in Charlottesville?
$35,190a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $16.92 an hour or $2,933 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.92
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 91 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,870Median: $35,190Highest 10%: $46,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,870 | $13.88 | |
| 25th | $30,200 | $14.52 | |
| Median | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| 75th | $38,580 | $18.55 | |
| 90th | $46,070 | $22.15 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Washington, DC | $37,710 |
| Richmond, VA | $33,710 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $31,980 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $30,870 |
| Winchester, VA | $30,470 |
| Roanoke, VA | $30,060 |
| Kingsport, TN | $29,290 |
| Staunton, VA | $28,940 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $28,800 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $28,160 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $16.92 ($35,190 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
Yes: $35,190 against $35,360 nationally, 0% more.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $34,380, so Charlottesville pays 2% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for animal caretaker pay?
91 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,870 or less a year; the top 10% make $46,070 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.