How much does an animal caretaker make in Virginia?
$34,380a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Virginia. That is $16.53 an hour or $2,865 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.53
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,050Median: $34,380Highest 10%: $46,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,050 | $13.49 | |
| 25th | $29,490 | $14.18 | |
| Median | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| 75th | $38,120 | $18.33 | |
| 90th | $46,180 | $22.20 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $37,710 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $35,190 |
| Richmond, VA | $33,710 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $31,980 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 18. Illinois | $35,570 |
| 19. New Hampshire | $34,790 |
| 20. Utah | $34,750 |
| 21. Virginia | $34,380 |
| 22. Montana | $34,210 |
| 23. Florida | $34,150 |
| 24. North Dakota | $34,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $16.53 ($34,380 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $34,380 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for animal caretaker pay?
Virginia ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia 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.