DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 724 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 277,300 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Animal Caretakers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shakopee, MI | $31,970 | +30.4% | 12 | 1 |
| Tampa, FL | $27,581 | +12.5% | 11 | 1 |
| BERKELEY, CA | $25,210 | +2.8% | 14 | 7 |
| ELMONT, NE | $24,565 | +0.2% | 31 | 10 |
| ARCADIA, CA | $24,565 | +0.2% | 23 | 14 |
| Elkton, MA | $22,048 | -10.1% | 38 | 5 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $40,790 | +18.4% | 4 |
| Michigan | $31,970 | +7.5% | 14 |
| Washington | $31,440 | -18.1% | 2 |
| Minnesota | $31,000 | -8.3% | 2 |
| Florida | $27,581 | -9.2% | 29 |
| Virginia | $27,248 | -11.6% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $26,187 | -12.6% | 41 |
| California | $25,210 | -32.2% | 68 |
| Idaho | $25,043 | -16.3% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $24,523 | -11.3% | 5 |
| Wisconsin | $24,000 | -18.6% | 1 |
| New York | $22,901 | -37.3% | 12 |
| Kentucky | $22,485 | -23.4% | 2 |
| Oklahoma | $22,173 | -21.8% | 7 |
| New Jersey | $21,892 | -36.6% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $21,757 | -41.1% | 49 |
| Maryland | $20,842 | -42.1% | 8 |
| Alabama | $20,800 | -25.6% | 1 |
| Texas | $19,760 | -33.7% | 3 |
| Ohio | $18,554 | -37.5% | 1 |
| Delaware | $18,491 | -39.3% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Animal Caretakers positions, 0% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 100% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Herringswell Stables | None | $21,757 |
| John W. Sadler Racing, Inc. | None | $25,938 |
| Delacour Stables | None | $20,842 |
| BERNELL RHONE | None | $27,581 |
| John C Kimmel Racing Stable | None | $25,366 |
| Vintage Farm Corporation | None | $25,563 |
| Fair Hill Equine Therapy Center, LLC | None | $22,048 |
| Todd A Pletcher Racing Stables, Inc. | None | $28,267 |
| The Stachowski Farm, Inc | None | $28,746 |
| C. R. McGaughey Racing Stable | Not specified | N/A |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Animal Caretakers is Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing at $27,493. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $25,223.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 724 DOL filings, the median salary for a Animal Caretakers is $24,523, ranging from $20,842 to $28,000.
The 90th percentile salary is $46,480 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Shakopee, MI offers the highest median at $31,970.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Animal Caretakers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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