Animal Caretakers wage levels in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, a Animal Caretakers job reaches Level III at $41,455 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.
The four thresholds
| Level | Entries | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 1 | $34,924 | $16.79 |
| Level II | 2 | $38,189 | $18.36 |
| Level III | 3 | $41,455 | $19.93 |
| Level IV | 4 | $44,720 | $21.50 |
Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.
Example
At $41,455 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $44,720 (+$3,265). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.
The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.
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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