Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Feed, water, groom, bathe, and exercise pets and other nonfarm animals.
Quick Facts
Wages: |
Well below the statewide median $15.32 / hour Read more about wages |
Outlook: |
Well above statewide average
Growth rate: 34.4% Read more about outlook |
Education: |
High School or less is typically required. |
On the Job: |
Typical Work Tasks
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Job Title Examples: |
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Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Nonfarm Animal Caretakers *
U S |
$13.25 | $14.84 | $17.81 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$14.54 | $15.32 | $18.05 |
Central Minnesota |
$13.98 | $14.79 | $17.44 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$12.93 | $14.86 | $17.05 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$14.1 | $15.02 | $17.28 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.41 | $15.34 | $17.6 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$13.92 | $15.2 | $17.82 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$14.79 | $17.2 | $18.13 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 3940 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Nonfarm Animal Caretakers most often work?
- Personal and Laundry Services
- Miscellaneous Store Retailers
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
- Support Activities for Agriculture and Forestry
Current Demand
This career is currently in very high demand.
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