Local Salary Data

Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey

Local DOL filings vs national average, with cost-of-living-adjusted purchasing power.

Local Median
$21,892
2 filings
DOL Median (New Jersey)
$21,892
vs National
-10.7%
National: $24,523
BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$19,254
Purchasing power equiv.

Salary Comparison

This Location (DOL)
$21,892
-10.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$24,523
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison

Purchasing Power Analysis

A Animal Caretakers in New Jersey earns $21,892 in nominal terms, which is 10.7% below the national average of $24,523. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 113.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $19,254 in national-average purchasing power.

Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.

Top Employers in New Jersey

EmployerMedian SalaryFilings
Hermitage Farm LLC$25,5221
HEAD TO TAIL LLC$21,6112
Johansson Stable LLCN/A1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Animal Caretakers make in New Jersey?

The median Animal Caretakers salary in New Jersey is $21,892 based on 2 DOL filings.

Is New Jersey a good place to work as a Animal Caretakers?

A Animal Caretakers in New Jersey earns 10.7% less than the national median of $24,523, or $19,254 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.