How much does an animal caretaker make in Ohio?
$30,310a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Ohio. That is $14.57 an hour or $2,526 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.57
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,130Median: $30,310Highest 10%: $49,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,130 | $11.60 | |
| 25th | $28,490 | $13.70 | |
| Median | $30,310 | $14.57 | |
| 75th | $36,310 | $17.46 | |
| 90th | $49,450 | $23.77 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Akron, OH | $31,190 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,920 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,540 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,220 |
| Springfield, OH | $29,890 |
| Youngstown, OH | $29,490 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,450 |
| Dayton, OH | $29,400 |
| Sandusky, OH | $28,970 |
| Wheeling, WV | $28,910 |
| Lima, OH | $28,630 |
| Canton, OH | $28,580 |
| Weirton, WV | $28,110 |
| Huntington, WV | $28,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 36. South Dakota | $30,390 |
| 37. Michigan | $30,320 |
| 38. Nevada | $30,320 |
| 39. Ohio | $30,310 |
| 40. Arkansas | $30,230 |
| 41. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
| 42. Iowa | $30,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $14.57 ($30,310 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $30,310 against $35,360 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Ohio rank for animal caretaker pay?
Ohio ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays animal caretakers the most?
Akron, OH, with a median of $31,190 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.