What are the main factors that influence an Animal Care Coordinator's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Animal Care Coordinator?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Animal Care Coordinator roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

How does experience change An Animal Care Coordinator's salary?

An Animal Care Coordinator's salary grows with experience: starting around $52,884 for beginners, reaching about $55,396 at mid-level, and approach $57,581 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Animal Care Coordinator?

Animal Care Coordinator salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animal Care Coordinator roles are District of Columbia $57,337, California $57,120, Massachusetts $56,359. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Animal Care Coordinator roles make?

Salaries for Animal Care Coordinator level roles vary by specialization: Animal Care Manager: $50,607; Animal Care Specialist: $49,325; Animal Care and Adoptions: $49,211; Animal Care Counselor: $49,115; Animal Care Officer: $42,952.

Animal Care Coordinator Salary in Alaska

How much does an Animal Care Coordinator make in Alaska? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animal Care Coordinator in Alaska is $56,058 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

However, an Animal Care Coordinator's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $65,163
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $51,503 to $60,824
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,355

10% $47,355

50% (Median) $56,058

90% $65,163

Animal Care Coordinator Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,824	$5,069	$1,170	$29
Average	$56,058	$4,672	$1,078	$27
25th Percentile	$51,503	$4,292	$990	$25

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Key Factors That Influence Animal Care Coordinator Salaries

An Animal Care Coordinator's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Animal Care Coordinator Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animal Care Coordinator's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $52,884
Early Career (1-2 years): $53,248
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $55,396
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,250
Expert (over 8 years): $57,581

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Animal Care Coordinator	less than 1 year	$52,884
Early Career Level Animal Care Coordinator	1-2 years	$53,248
Mid-Level Level Animal Care Coordinator	2-4 years	$55,396
Senior-Level Level Animal Care Coordinator	5-8 years	$57,250
Expert Level Animal Care Coordinator	over 8 years	$57,581

How Do Animal Care Coordinator Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Animal Care Coordinators. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $57,337.
California: $57,120.
Massachusetts: $56,359.

District of Columbia $57,337 California $57,120 Massachusetts $56,359 Washington $56,151 New Jersey $56,131 Alaska $56,058 Connecticut $55,344 New York $55,054

Hawaii $54,127 Rhode Island $53,692 Maryland $53,396 Minnesota $52,993 Colorado $52,837 Illinois $52,785 Oregon $52,589 Delaware $52,444

New Hampshire $52,352 Virginia $52,148 Pennsylvania $51,553 Nevada $51,253 North Dakota $51,154 Michigan $50,999 Wisconsin $50,942 Vermont $50,828

Texas $50,512 Maine $50,491 Arizona $50,460 Ohio $50,424 Georgia $49,948 Indiana $49,709 Wyoming $49,663 Utah $49,590

Iowa $49,559 Kansas $49,311 Louisiana $49,238 North Carolina $49,212 Missouri $49,202 Florida $49,000 Montana $48,891 Nebraska $48,787

Kentucky $48,731 South Carolina $48,523 Tennessee $48,394 Idaho $48,342 New Mexico $47,964 Oklahoma $47,881 Alabama $47,576 South Dakota $47,063

Arkansas $46,783 West Virginia $46,633 Mississippi $46,183

Top Paying Cities for Animal Care Coordinator

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Anchorage: $56,618
Jber: $56,616
Indian: $56,342

Anchorage, AK $56,618

Jber, AK $56,616

Indian, AK $56,342

Kongiganak, AK $55,740

Adak, AK $55,645

Atka, AK $55,652

Chignik Lake, AK $55,638

Port Heiden, AK $55,619

Port Lions, AK $55,699

Akiachak, AK $55,729

Akiak, AK $55,752

Akutan, AK $55,704

Alakanuk, AK $55,688

Aleknagik, AK $55,652

Anchor Point, AK $55,675

Aniak, AK $55,510

Anvik, AK $55,655

Bethel, AK $55,740

Chefornak, AK $55,729

Chevak, AK $55,615

Chignik, AK $55,660

Chignik Lagoon, AK $55,646

Chitina, AK $55,492

Chugiak, AK $56,239

Clam Gulch, AK $55,571

Clarks Point, AK $55,661

Cold Bay, AK $55,610

Cooper Landing, AK $55,612

Copper Center, AK $55,556

Cordova, AK $55,591

Crooked Creek, AK $55,594

Dillingham, AK $55,554

Eagle River, AK $56,409

Eek, AK $55,782

Egegik, AK $55,605

Ekwok, AK $55,652

Emmonak, AK $55,673

False Pass, AK $55,697

Marshall, AK $55,735

Gakona, AK $55,557

Girdwood, AK $55,604

Glennallen, AK $55,554

Goodnews Bay, AK $55,598

Grayling, AK $55,682

Saint George Island, AK $55,616

Holy Cross, AK $55,650

Homer, AK $55,664

Hooper Bay, AK $55,747

Hope, AK $56,265

Iliamna, AK $55,652

Kalskag, AK $55,715

Karluk, AK $55,576

Kasigluk, AK $55,711

Kasilof, AK $55,691

Kenai, AK $55,653

King Cove, AK $55,696

King Salmon, AK $55,563

Kipnuk, AK $55,699

Kodiak, AK $55,629

Kotlik, AK $55,752

Kwethluk, AK $55,723

Kwigillingok, AK $55,677

Wasilla, AK $56,487

Larsen Bay, AK $55,616

Levelock, AK $55,638

Lower Kalskag, AK $55,753

Mc Grath, AK $55,507

Manokotak, AK $55,650

Mekoryuk, AK $55,694

Moose Pass, AK $55,545

Mountain Village, AK $55,690

Naknek, AK $55,648

Napakiak, AK $55,721

Nikiski, AK $55,441

New Stuyahok, AK $55,676

Toksook Bay, AK $55,687

Nikolski, AK $55,561

Ninilchik, AK $55,629

Nondalton, AK $55,507

Nunapitchuk, AK $55,725

Old Harbor, AK $55,672

Ouzinkie, AK $55,656

Palmer, AK $55,670

Pedro Bay, AK $55,543

Perryville, AK $55,657

Pilot Point, AK $55,587

Pilot Station, AK $55,768

Platinum, AK $55,601

Big Lake, AK $56,384

Port Alsworth, AK $55,658

Quinhagak, AK $55,755

Red Devil, AK $55,530

Russian Mission, AK $55,582

Saint Marys, AK $55,678

Saint Michael, AK $55,689

Saint Paul Island, AK $55,663

Sand Point, AK $55,632

Scammon Bay, AK $55,803

Seldovia, AK $55,637

Seward, AK $55,616

Shageluk, AK $55,663

Nunam Iqua, AK $55,624

Skwentna, AK $55,476

Sleetmute, AK $55,597

Soldotna, AK $55,716

South Naknek, AK $55,589

Stebbins, AK $55,683

Sterling, AK $55,699

Sutton, AK $55,593

Takotna, AK $55,623

Talkeetna, AK $55,610

Tatitlek, AK $55,670

Togiak, AK $55,601

Tuluksak, AK $55,742

Tuntutuliak, AK $55,755

Tununak, AK $55,652

Tyonek, AK $55,577

Trapper Creek, AK $55,568

Unalakleet, AK $55,573

Unalaska, AK $55,716

Valdez, AK $55,628

Willow, AK $55,587

Yakutat, AK $55,630

Nightmute, AK $55,630

Nikolai, AK $55,487

Dutch Harbor, AK $55,817

Whittier, AK $55,642

Houston, AK $56,253

Fairbanks, AK $55,698

Eielson Afb, AK $56,928

Fort Wainwright, AK $56,928

Clear, AK $55,577

North Pole, AK $56,928

Salcha, AK $56,928

Two Rivers, AK $56,928

Allakaket, AK $55,638

Anaktuvuk Pass, AK $55,724

Arctic Village, AK $55,622

Barrow, AK $55,757

Beaver, AK $55,533

Ester, AK $56,928

Bettles Field, AK $55,535

Buckland, AK $55,797

Cantwell, AK $55,520

Central, AK $55,475

Fort Greely, AK $55,567

Chicken, AK $55,507

Circle, AK $55,592

Prudhoe Bay, AK $55,641

Deering, AK $55,700

Delta Junction, AK $55,593

Eagle, AK $55,478

Elim, AK $55,536

Fort Yukon, AK $55,511

Galena, AK $55,692

Gambell, AK $55,715

Healy, AK $55,561

Anderson, AK $55,650

Hughes, AK $55,693

Huslia, AK $55,682

Kaktovik, AK $55,708

Kaltag, AK $55,655

Kiana, AK $55,771

Kivalina, AK $55,758

Kobuk, AK $55,670

Kotzebue, AK $55,591

Koyuk, AK $55,715

Koyukuk, AK $55,679

Denali National Park, AK $55,602

Manley Hot Springs, AK $55,531

Lake Minchumina, AK $55,515

Minto, AK $55,710

Point Lay, AK $55,671

Nenana, AK $55,545

Noatak, AK $55,700

Nome, AK $55,623

Noorvik, AK $55,791

Northway, AK $55,550

Nulato, AK $55,695

Point Hope, AK $55,627

Rampart, AK $55,660

Ruby, AK $55,480

Savoonga, AK $55,740

Selawik, AK $55,721

Shaktoolik, AK $55,750

Shishmaref, AK $55,541

Shungnak, AK $55,698

Stevens Village, AK $55,632

Tanacross, AK $55,614

Tanana, AK $55,694

Teller, AK $55,744

Tok, AK $55,614

Venetie, AK $55,525

Wainwright, AK $55,715

Wales, AK $55,721

White Mountain, AK $55,758

Brevig Mission, AK $55,746

Ambler, AK $55,692

Chalkyitsik, AK $55,652

Nuiqsut, AK $55,714

Atqasuk, AK $55,654

Juneau, AK $57,084

Angoon, AK $55,571

Auke Bay, AK $57,084

Douglas, AK $57,084

Elfin Cove, AK $55,540

Gustavus, AK $55,648

Haines, AK $55,586

Hoonah, AK $56,437

Kake, AK $55,618

Pelican, AK $55,596

Petersburg, AK $55,601

Sitka, AK $55,632

Port Alexander, AK $55,686

Skagway, AK $55,628

Tenakee Springs, AK $55,529

Ketchikan, AK $55,654

Meyers Chuck, AK $55,579

Coffman Cove, AK $55,634

Thorne Bay, AK $55,665

Craig, AK $55,588

Hydaburg, AK $55,632

Hyder, AK $55,636

Klawock, AK $55,675

Metlakatla, AK $55,668

Point Baker, AK $55,665

Ward Cove, AK $55,654

Wrangell, AK $55,593

Animal Care Coordinator Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animal Care Coordinator roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Healthcare sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Animal Care Coordinator positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit or Chemicals typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Animal Care Coordinator as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Animal Care Coordinator

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$72,876	$35.0	30%
Healthcare	$58,861	$28.0	5%

Animal Care Coordinator Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animal Care Coordinator's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$51,503

Average $56,058/year

$60,824

$4,292

Average $4,672/month

$5,069

$990

Average $1,078/week

$1,170

$25

Average $27/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,824	$5,069	$1,170	$29
Average	$56,058	$4,672	$1,078	$27
25th Percentile	$51,503	$4,292	$990	$25

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