| 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). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $10.56 | | $11.71 |
| -$1.15 |
| 2015 | $10.28 | +2.7% | $11.40 |
+2.7% | -$1.11 |
| 2014 | $10.07 | +2.0% | $11.17 |
+2.0% | -$1.09 |
| 2013 | $9.95 | +1.3% | $11.03 |
+1.3% | -$1.08 |
| 2012 | $9.80 | +1.5% | $10.87 |
+1.5% | -$1.06 |
| 2011 | $9.67 | +1.4% | $10.72 |
+1.4% | -$1.05 |
| 2010 | $9.56 | +1.1% | $10.61 |
+1.1% | -$1.04 |
| 2009 | $9.38 | +2.0% | $10.40 |
+2.0% | -$1.02 |
| 2008 | $9.12 | +2.8% | $10.11 |
+2.8% | -$0.99 |
| 2007 | $8.76 | +4.1% | $9.72 |
+4.1% | -$0.95 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $10.56 | | $18.24 |
| -$7.68 |
| 2015 | $10.28 | +2.7% | $17.73 |
+2.9% | -$7.45 |
| 2014 | $10.07 | +2.0% | $17.35 |
+2.2% | -$7.27 |
| 2013 | $9.95 | +1.3% | $17.00 |
+2.1% | -$7.05 |
| 2012 | $9.80 | +1.5% | $16.71 |
+1.7% | -$6.90 |
| 2011 | $9.67 | +1.4% | $16.45 |
+1.6% | -$6.78 |
| 2010 | $9.56 | +1.1% | $16.17 |
+1.7% | -$6.60 |
| 2009 | $9.38 | +2.0% | $15.95 |
+1.4% | -$6.57 |
| 2008 | $9.12 | +2.8% | $15.54 |
+2.6% | -$6.42 |
| 2007 | $8.76 | +4.1% | $15.05 |
+3.3% | -$6.28 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
