How much does an animal caretaker make in Delaware?
$33,910a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Delaware. That is $16.30 an hour or $2,826 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.30
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $33,910Highest 10%: $42,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $33,910 | $16.30 | |
| 75th | $36,360 | $17.48 | |
| 90th | $42,500 | $20.43 |
Cities in Delaware
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,970 |
| Dover, DE | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 22. Montana | $34,210 |
| 23. Florida | $34,150 |
| 24. North Dakota | $34,040 |
| 25. Delaware | $33,910 |
| 26. New Mexico | $33,570 |
| 27. Texas | $32,730 |
| 28. Idaho | $32,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Delaware?
The median hourly pay in Delaware is $16.30 ($33,910 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Delaware than the national average?
No: $33,910 against $35,360 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Delaware rank for animal caretaker pay?
Delaware ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Delaware pays animal caretakers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $34,970 a year.
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.