How much does an Animal Care Technician make?
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$37,427
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Animal Care Technician is $37,427 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $35,612 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,815 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Some related job titles are Veterinary Assistant Salaries with median pay of $37,336, Veterinary Technician Salaries with median pay of $42,025, Grooming Assistant Salaries with median pay of $33,088, Kennel Assistant Salaries with median pay of $34,171.
Top Paying Companies
For an Animal Care Technician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for an Animal Care Technician in United States. Employers include Mispro, AbbVie and Regeneron.
Top Paying Companies
For Animal Care Technician in United States
| 1 | Mispro | $56,897 | |
| 2 | AbbVie | $53,217 | |
| 3 | Regeneron | $44,686 | |
| 4 | Apex Systems | $43,962 | |
| 5 | Hill's Pet Nutrition | $43,030 | |
| 6 | Charles River Laboratories | $42,331 | |
| 7 | Explora BioLabs | $40,994 | |
| 8 | Humane Society Silicon Valley | $40,968 | |
| 9 | US Army | $40,949 | |
| 10 | SoBran | $40,846 |
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Top Paying Industries
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The top 5 paying industries for an Animal Care Technician in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $43,962, Manufacturing with a median total pay of $41,047, Financial Services with a median total pay of $40,994, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $40,949, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $40,846.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$40,949
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The top paying company in Information Technology for Animal Care Technician is Apex Systems.
Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview
Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.
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Animal Care Technician pay FAQ
The national average salary for an Animal Care Technician is $35,612 per year in United States. Filter by location to see an Animal Care Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 1252 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by an Animal Care Technician employees.
The highest salary for an Animal Care Technician in United States is $48,187 per year.
The lowest salary for an Animal Care Technician in United States is $26,319 per year.
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