Animal Caretakers Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$29,460
National Median
$33,470
Employment
1,030
Entry Level (10th)
$24,100
Top Earners (90th)
$44,970
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $4,010 less than the national median for animal caretakerss.
There are 2.272 animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in South Dakota (location quotient: 1.26).
Other States for Animal Caretakers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $38,400 | 6,320 |
| District of Columbia | $37,980 | 430 |
| California | $37,200 | 26,200 |
| Massachusetts | $36,910 | 7,470 |
| New York | $36,500 | 11,970 |
| Connecticut | $36,330 | 3,250 |
| Maine | $36,310 | 1,390 |
| Maryland | $35,990 | 6,380 |
| Vermont | $35,600 | 570 |
| Alaska | $35,570 | 560 |
| Oregon | $35,310 | 3,750 |
| Colorado | $35,300 | 6,530 |
| Arizona | $35,170 | 5,450 |
| Rhode Island | $34,930 | 1,030 |
| New Jersey | $34,530 | 6,010 |
| Illinois | $34,440 | 10,660 |
| Hawaii | $34,410 | 690 |
| Minnesota | $33,790 | 4,610 |
| Montana | $32,290 | 1,150 |
| New Hampshire | $32,030 | 1,790 |