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Animal Caretakers Salaries
in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $19.40 – $21.34
Average Annual Pay
Range: $40,352 – $44,387
Salaries for Animal Caretakers near Santa Cruz-Watsonville
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$15.20
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$18.98
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Arizona, AZ
$18.55
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Arkansas, AR
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California, CA
$20.35
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How much do Animal Caretakers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$17.31/hr
Range: $16.49 - $18.14
Annual Rate
$36,015
Range: $34,299 - $37,729
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$20.37/hr
Range: $19.40 - $21.34
Annual Rate
$42,370
Range: $40,352 - $44,387
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$23.43/hr
Range: $22.31 - $24.54
Annual Rate
$48,725
Range: $46,405 - $51,045
Animal Caretakers job description
Animal Caretakers professionals perform specialized duties that contribute to organizational success. They apply their skills and knowledge to meet job requirements and deliver quality results.
- •Perform assigned duties efficiently
- •Follow company policies and procedures
- •Collaborate with team members
- •Maintain quality standards
- •Report issues to supervisors
- •Complete required training
- •Job-specific technical skills
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Teamwork
- •Adaptability
- •Relevant experience or education
- •Ability to meet job requirements
- •Background check may be required
- •Reliable transportation
