How much does an animal caretaker make in Washington?
$40,570a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Washington. That is $19.50 an hour or $3,381 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.50
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,100Median: $40,570Highest 10%: $64,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,100 | $17.36 | |
| 25th | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| Median | $40,570 | $19.50 | |
| 75th | $48,030 | $23.09 | |
| 90th | $64,580 | $31.05 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $44,060 |
| Bremerton, WA | $39,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $38,410 |
| Kennewick, WA | $38,340 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $37,910 |
| Olympia, WA | $37,900 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,650 |
| Spokane, WA | $37,650 |
| Portland, OR | $37,370 |
| Longview, WA | $36,690 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,650 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $44,210 |
| 2. Washington | $40,570 |
| 3. Hawaii | $40,130 |
| 4. Massachusetts | $39,650 |
| 5. California | $38,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $19.50 ($40,570 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $40,570 against $35,360 nationally, 15% more.
Where does Washington rank for animal caretaker pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays animal caretakers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $44,060 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.