DOL Median (Virginia)
$27,248
vs National
+11.1%
National: $24,523BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$27,059
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$27,248
+11.1% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$24,523
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Animal Caretakers in Virginia earns $27,248 in nominal terms, which is 11.1% above the national average of $24,523. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 100.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $27,059 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| TOLKIEN'S KENNEL | $25,418 | 1 |
| Classic LLC | $24,000 | 4 |
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How much does a Animal Caretakers make in Virginia?
The median Animal Caretakers salary in Virginia is $27,248 based on 2 DOL filings.
Is Virginia a good place to work as a Animal Caretakers?
A Animal Caretakers in Virginia earns 11.1% more than the national median of $24,523, or $27,059 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.