Animal Caretakers wage levels by area
A Animal Caretakers job reaches Level III at $41,455 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
Where each level starts
| Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | |||
| $34,924 | $38,189 | $41,455 | $44,720 |
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What this occupation covers
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise provide care to promote and maintain the well-being of pets and other animals that are not raised for consumption, such as dogs, cats, race horses, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864
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