DOL Median (San Diego, CA)
$37,378
vs National
+52.4%
National: $24,523BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$26,988
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$37,378
+52.4% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$24,523
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Caretakers in San Diego, CA earns $37,378 in nominal terms, which is 52.4% 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 $26,988 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in San Diego, CA
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| OB BOUND INC. DBA DOG BEACH DOG WASH | $37,378 | 1 |
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How much does a Animal Caretakers make in San Diego, CA?
The median Animal Caretakers salary in San Diego, CA is $37,378 based on 1 DOL filings.
Is San Diego, CA a good place to work as a Animal Caretakers?
A Animal Caretakers in San Diego, CA earns 52.4% more than the national median of $24,523, or $26,988 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.