Wyoming Statewide
All-industry
Estimated employment 240
Mean wage10.02
10th percentile wage7.39
25th percentile wage8.21
50th percentile wage9.20
75th percentile wage10.94
90th percentile wage14.49
Box and Whisker for Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021) in Wyoming Statewide
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers (39-2021)
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks. Exclude "Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers" (31-9096).
Median Wage History
 This Occupation Compared to Occupational Group Difference 
Current$9.20+0.8%$10.43+0.8%$-1.23
2009 $9.12+2.0%$10.34+1.9%$-1.22
2008 $8.94+2.7%$10.14+2.8%$-1.20
2007 $8.70+4.0%$9.86+4.1%$-1.16
2006 $8.36+2.9%$9.47+2.8%$-1.11
2005 $8.12+2.1%$9.21+2.2%$-1.09
2004 $7.95+1.9%$9.01+1.8%$-1.06
2003 $7.80+2.3%$8.85+2.4%$-1.05
2002 $7.62+2.2%$8.64+2.3%$-1.02
2001 $7.45 $8.44 $-0.99
 This Occupation Compared to All Occupations Difference 
Current$9.20+0.8%$16.54+1.3%$-7.34
2009 $9.12+2.0%$16.32+1.3%$-7.20
2008 $8.94+2.7%$16.10+2.6%$-7.16
2007 $8.70+4.0%$15.69+3.2%$-6.99
2006 $8.36+2.9%$15.19+3.1%$-6.83
2005 $8.12+2.1%$14.72+2.5%$-6.60
2004 $7.95+1.9%$14.36+2.6%$-6.41
2003 $7.80+2.3%$13.99+3.1%$-6.19
2002 $7.62+2.2%$13.57+2.5%$-5.95
2001 $7.45 $13.23 $-5.78