How much does an animal caretaker make in Maryland?
$36,780a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Maryland. That is $17.68 an hour or $3,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.68
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,500Median: $36,780Highest 10%: $56,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,500 | $15.14 | |
| 25th | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| Median | $36,780 | $17.68 | |
| 75th | $46,790 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $56,730 | $27.27 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $37,710 |
| Baltimore, MD | $35,420 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,970 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $34,400 |
| Salisbury, MD | $33,380 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $32,720 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 9. Connecticut | $37,310 |
| 10. Maine | $37,230 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $37,120 |
| 12. Maryland | $36,780 |
| 13. Alaska | $36,640 |
| 14. Oregon | $36,580 |
| 15. Minnesota | $36,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $17.68 ($36,780 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $36,780 against $35,360 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Maryland rank for animal caretaker pay?
Maryland ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Maryland pays animal caretakers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $37,710 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.