DOL Median (Kentucky)
$22,485
vs National
-8.3%
National: $24,523BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$24,203
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$22,485
-8.3% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$24,523
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Caretakers in Kentucky earns $22,485 in nominal terms, which is 8.3% below the national average of $24,523. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 92.9 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $24,203 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Kentucky
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| G.R. Arnold II Racing Stable | $22,485 | 3 |
| Shawnee Farm | N/A | 1 |
Explore More
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 Kentucky
Emergency Medicine Physicians · $607,360Cardiologists · $550,000Physicians, All Other · $291,200Neurologists · $279,000Chief Executives · $180,000Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Animal Caretakers make in Kentucky?
The median Animal Caretakers salary in Kentucky is $22,485 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Kentucky a good place to work as a Animal Caretakers?
A Animal Caretakers in Kentucky earns 8.3% less than the national median of $24,523, or $24,203 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
Job Search
Find Open Positions
Browse current openings and compare them against the government-filed salary data above.
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.