The salary statistics of nonfarm animal caretakers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare nonfarm animal caretakers salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,550 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $22,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $25,880 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $32,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $43,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for nonfarm animal caretakers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) nonfarm animal caretakers is $43,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $25,880. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid nonfarm animal caretakers is $19,550.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of nonfarm animal caretakers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $25,880 | 1.43% | 15.42% |
| 2017 | $25,510 | 4.63% | - |
| 2016 | $24,330 | 3.74% | - |
| 2015 | $23,420 | 1.88% | - |
| 2014 | $22,980 | 3.09% | - |
| 2013 | $22,270 | 1.71% | - |
| 2012 | $21,890 | - | - |
The average salaries of nonfarm animal caretakers in two industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed nonfarm animal caretakers salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
| Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].