Summary
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Quick Facts: Animal Care and Service Workers | |
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$24,990 per year
$12.02 per hour |
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High school diploma or equivalent | |
None | |
See How to Become One | |
350,900 | |
22% (Much faster than average) | |
75,500 |
What Animal Care and Service Workers Do
Animal care and service workers attend to animals.
Work Environment
Animal care and service workers are employed in a variety of settings, including kennels, zoos, stables, animal shelters, pet stores, veterinary clinics, and aquariums. Some parts of the job may be physically or emotionally demanding, and workers risk injury when caring for animals.
How to Become an Animal Care and Service Worker
Animal care and service workers typically have a high school diploma or equivalent and learn the occupation on the job. Many employers prefer to hire candidates who have experience working with animals.
Pay
The median annual wage for animal caretakers was $24,780 in May 2019.
The median annual wage for animal trainers was $30,430 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of animal care and service workers is projected to grow 22 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. Employment growth along with high job turnover should result in very good job opportunities.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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