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Nonfarm Animal Caretakers in The United States
(Cuidadores de animales no destinados a la explotación agropecuaria)
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers -- 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.
| SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 39-2021.00 |
| Career Interests | RC |
| Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
| Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
| Job training required | (Short OJT) Short-term on-the-job training |
| Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 1.6 (moderate growth) |
| Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 285,600 |
| Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 331,400 |
| Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 54,500 |
| Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | $18,630 |
| Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $27,060 |
| Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | $38,630 |
| Career Cluster | Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Agricultura, alimento y recursos naturales) |
| Major Occupational Group | Personal Care and Service |
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Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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