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How much does an animal caretaker make in Harrisonburg?

$31,980a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area. That is $15.38 an hour or $2,665 a month.

Hourly
$15.38
Vs. national median
-10%
Rank among cities
174 of 385
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,630Median: $31,980Highest 10%: $46,070
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$27,630$13.28
25th$28,250$13.58
Median$31,980$15.38
75th$35,690$17.16
90th$46,070$22.15

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Washington, DC$37,710
Charlottesville, VA$35,190
Richmond, VA$33,710
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
Animal Caretaker salary in Virginia Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisonburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$47,570
Manicurist and Pedicurist$36,770
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$35,020
Residential Advisor$34,700
Recreation Worker$34,000
Childcare Worker$29,710
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$28,760
Hairdresser$27,730
Salaries for every job in Harrisonburg, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Harrisonburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisonburg, VA metro area is $15.38 ($31,980 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Harrisonburg than the national average?

No: $31,980 against $35,360 nationally, 10% less.

How does Harrisonburg compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $34,380, so Harrisonburg pays 7% less.

Where does Harrisonburg rank for animal caretaker pay?

174 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Harrisonburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $27,630 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.