Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey

Animal caretakers in New Jersey earn the most in Atlantic City (average $40,670 a year) and the least in Vineland ($37,690), across the 3 New Jersey metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $39,940 and the median at $35,850 for 5,890 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in New Jersey

Atlantic City$40,670
Trenton$39,060
Vineland$37,690

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Atlantic City	$40,670	$37,490	$32,910	$34,152	99
Trenton	$39,060	$35,170	$33,730	$32,915	103
Vineland	$37,690	$33,760	$32,910	$31,862	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New Jersey's employee unemployment, disability and family-leave contributions are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in New Jersey

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.