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Occupation ยท SOC 39-2021

Animal Caretakers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of animal caretakers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 277,300 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $33,470 ($16.09 an hour).

US employment

277,300

Median annual wage

$33,470

Mean annual wage

$34,750

Median hourly wage

$16.09

Education and training

Typical education

High school diploma or equivalent

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

Short-term on-the-job training

Job zone

2

Some preparation

No degreeEntry level

Step up: related remote jobs that pay more

OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Animal Scientists$79,120$45,650 (+136.4%)5Bachelor's degree
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$72,860$39,390 (+117.7%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California26,200
  2. 2. Texas22,690
  3. 3. Florida17,610
  4. 4. New York11,970
  5. 5. North Carolina10,810
  6. 6. Illinois10,660
  7. 7. Pennsylvania10,330
  8. 8. Ohio9,750
  9. 9. Georgia9,620
  10. 10. Virginia9,610

States that pay the most

  1. 1. Washington$38,400
  2. 2. District of Columbia$37,980
  3. 3. California$37,200
  4. 4. Massachusetts$36,910
  5. 5. New York$36,500
  6. 6. Connecticut$36,330
  7. 7. Maine$36,310
  8. 8. Maryland$35,990
  9. 9. Vermont$35,600
  10. 10. Alaska$35,570

Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.

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