DOL Median (California)
$25,210
vs National
+2.8%
National: $24,523BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$18,202
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$25,210
+2.8% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$24,523
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Caretakers in California earns $25,210 in nominal terms, which is 2.8% above the national average of $24,523. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $18,202 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Altaserve, LLC | $48,000 | 1 |
| Pet Salon Oksana Elegant Grooming | $39,562 | 1 |
| Candice Hamilton | $37,440 | 1 |
| OB BOUND INC. DBA DOG BEACH DOG WASH | $37,378 | 1 |
| Marian S. Honeyman | $36,504 | 2 |
| Isola Stables | $36,296 | 1 |
| RALPH H HANSEN JR. DBA HAP HANSEN TRAINING STABLES | $35,693 | 1 |
| Paula Capestro Bloodstock, LLC | $35,693 | 1 |
| DDSBSB inc | $35,152 | 1 |
| SHP Barn LLC | $33,010 | 2 |
| TAHQUITZ | $32,635 | 1 |
| Dogs Best Friend and The Cats Meow | $30,000 | 4 |
| The Stachowski Farm, Inc | $28,746 | 13 |
| University Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery | $28,350 | 1 |
| HECTOR O. PALMA RACING STABLE INC. | $28,059 | 2 |
| Laraine C. Sliwoski | $27,851 | 1 |
| FAITH TAYLORFAITH TAYLOR RACING | $26,603 | 1 |
| ROBERT B. HESS | $26,083 | 1 |
| JEFF BONDE/JEFF BONDE RACING STABLE | $26,083 | 1 |
| BEAN ACRES, LLC | $25,938 | 1 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Animal Caretakers
Califon, NE · $50,000Brookfield, IL · $48,641Belvedere, CA · $48,000San Ramon, CA · $39,562ATHERTON, CA · $37,440Top-Paying Roles in California
Cardiologists · $600,000Physicians, All Other · $301,642General Internal Medicine Physicians · $300,000Pediatricians, General · $254,000Psychiatrists · $237,350Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Animal Caretakers make in California?
The median Animal Caretakers salary in California is $25,210 based on 68 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Animal Caretakers?
A Animal Caretakers in California earns 2.8% more than the national median of $24,523, or $18,202 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.