Salary Estimate for Chicago, IL

An Animal Care Worker or Manager manages animal care and grooming for a retail store that sells pets or for a pet grooming business. May also provide animal care and grooming at a kennel. Works with animals in shelters or rescue organizations. Works primarily with dogs and cats. Assists veterinarians with vaccinations or other procedures; screens people who want to adopt an animal from a shelter and provides information about caring for animals.

$30,420
Median
$24,269 Low
$42,391 High
LocationMedian Salary
Chicago, IL$30,420
National $31,814
Location +/--5%
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These are potential next steps in this career path.
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Control Officer
  • Veterinary Technician / Technologist