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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$36,170
- Richmond$35,130
- Harrisonburg$34,010
- Virginia Beach$33,900
- Roanoke$33,630
- Staunton$33,320
- Winchester$33,000
- Lynchburg$32,860
- Blacksburg$32,520
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $36,170 | $35,190 | $30,200 | $29,977 | 99 |
| Richmond | $35,130 | $33,710 | $29,080 | $29,201 | 98 |
| Harrisonburg | $34,010 | $31,980 | $28,250 | $28,366 | 95 |
| Virginia Beach | $33,900 | $30,870 | $28,740 | $28,284 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $33,630 | $30,060 | $27,610 | $28,082 | 94 |
| Staunton | $33,320 | $28,940 | $27,790 | $27,851 | 91 |
| Winchester | $33,000 | $30,470 | $28,190 | $27,612 | 96 |
| Lynchburg | $32,860 | $28,800 | $27,510 | $27,508 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $32,520 | $28,160 | $27,860 | $27,254 | 93 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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.
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