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How much does an animal caretaker make in Weirton?

$28,110a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area. That is $13.51 an hour or $2,343 a month.

Hourly
$13.51
Vs. national median
-21%
Rank among cities
346 of 385
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,260Median: $28,110Highest 10%: $41,260
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,260$10.70
25th$22,430$10.78
Median$28,110$13.51
75th$31,990$15.38
90th$41,260$19.84

Other cities in West Virginia

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Washington, DC$37,710
Hagerstown, MD$32,720
Winchester, VA$30,470
Morgantown, WV$29,890
Wheeling, WV$28,910
Charleston, WV$28,360
Huntington, WV$28,060
Parkersburg, WV$27,850
Beckley, WV$27,760
Animal Caretaker salary in West Virginia Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Weirton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Hairdresser$32,390
Residential Advisor$31,490
Recreation Worker$29,210
Childcare Worker$27,970
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,690
Salaries for every job in Weirton, WV

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Weirton?

The median hourly pay in the Weirton-Steubenville, WV-OH metro area is $13.51 ($28,110 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Weirton than the national average?

No: $28,110 against $35,360 nationally, 21% less.

How does Weirton compare with the rest of West Virginia?

The median in West Virginia is $28,550, so Weirton pays 2% less.

Where does Weirton rank for animal caretaker pay?

346 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Weirton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,260 or less a year; the top 10% make $41,260 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.