How much does an animal caretaker make in New Jersey?
$35,850a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in New Jersey. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $35,850Highest 10%: $49,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $42,340 | $20.36 | |
| 90th | $49,620 | $23.86 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $37,900 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $37,490 |
| Trenton, NJ | $35,170 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $34,970 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,760 |
| Allentown, PA | $32,220 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 14. Oregon | $36,580 |
| 15. Minnesota | $36,430 |
| 16. Vermont | $36,090 |
| 17. New Jersey | $35,850 |
| 18. Illinois | $35,570 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $34,790 |
| 20. Utah | $34,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $17.24 ($35,850 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $35,850 against $35,360 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for animal caretaker pay?
New Jersey ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays animal caretakers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $37,900 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.