Animal Caretakers
Earnings Benefits*
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $23,180.00 | $31,200.00 | $36,220.00 |
| Virginia | $25,930.00 | $29,740.00 | $34,850.00 |
| Region | Entry Level | Median | Experienced |
| Alexandria/Arlington | $28,970.00 | $33,910.00 | $39,160.00 |
| Bay Consortium | $27,600.00 | $30,680.00 | $36,680.00 |
| Capital Region Workforce Partnership | $26,910.00 | $28,830.00 | $33,930.00 |
| Central VA/Region2000 | $24,970.00 | $26,880.00 | $31,180.00 |
| Crater Area | $27,460.00 | $30,280.00 | $36,250.00 |
| Greater Peninsula | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| Hampton Roads | $26,180.00 | $28,400.00 | $33,270.00 |
| New River/Mt. Rogers | $25,270.00 | $27,630.00 | $33,590.00 |
| Northern Virginia | $29,350.00 | $34,160.00 | $39,280.00 |
| Piedmont Workforce | $27,270.00 | $30,110.00 | $37,230.00 |
| Shenandoah Valley | $26,470.00 | $29,090.00 | $37,620.00 |
| South Central | $25,100.00 | $27,700.00 | $32,030.00 |
| Southwestern Virginia | No Data | No Data | No Data |
| West Piedmont | $25,390.00 | $27,730.00 | $30,910.00 |
| Western Virginia | $25,120.00 | $26,940.00 | $31,540.00 |
* Earnings Calculations:
Regional Earnings:
Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.
National and State Earnings:
Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.
The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)
