The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Maryland is $35,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,540.
Pay spans roughly $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $48,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.30 per hour. An estimated 6,380 people work as animal caretakers in Maryland.
| Median (annual) | $35,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.30 |
| 10th percentile | $31,200 |
| 90th percentile | $48,750 |
| Employment | 6,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.