How much does an animal caretaker make in Springfield?
$29,890a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Springfield, OH metro area. That is $14.37 an hour or $2,491 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.37
- Vs. national median
- -15%
- Rank among cities
- 253 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,370Median: $29,890Highest 10%: $42,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,370 | $11.24 | |
| 25th | $27,200 | $13.08 | |
| Median | $29,890 | $14.37 | |
| 75th | $32,170 | $15.47 | |
| 90th | $42,560 | $20.46 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Akron, OH | $31,190 |
| Columbus, OH | $30,920 |
| Toledo, OH | $30,870 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $30,540 |
| Cleveland, OH | $30,220 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Recreation Worker | $33,900 |
| Hairdresser | $33,280 |
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $31,020 |
| Childcare Worker | $30,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, OH metro area is $14.37 ($29,890 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $29,890 against $35,360 nationally, 15% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $30,310, so Springfield pays 1% less.
Where does Springfield rank for animal caretaker pay?
253 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $23,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,560 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.