Animal Facility Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Animal Facility Manager make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animal Facility Manager in the United States is $62,273 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $30.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $75,617
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $56,077 to $69,258
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $50,436

Key Factors That Influence Animal Facility Manager Salaries

An Animal Facility Manager'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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Animal Facility Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animal Facility Manager'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): $81,175
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $60,818
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,420
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $92,325
  • Expert (over 8 years): $290,763
Job RoleYears of ExperienceAverage Salary
Retail Branch Trainer less than 1 year $81,175
Animal Facility Manager 1-2 years $60,818
Branch Support Manager 2-4 years $79,420
Branch Operations Manager 5-8 years $92,325
VP of Retail Banking Operations over 8 years $290,763

Top Paying Cities for Animal Facility Manager

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:

  • San Jose: $78,545
  • San Francisco: $77,685
  • Oakland: $76,048

Animal Facility Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animal Facility Manager roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Business Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Animal Facility Manager positions in Financial Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Animal Facility Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Animal Facility Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Business Services $74,728 $36.0 20%

How Education impacts an Animal Facility Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Animal Facility Manager professionals enter the field with a Associate's degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Animal Facility Manager with a Associate's is between $63,315 and $67,654.

Animal Facility Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Animal Facility Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Degree 23.7%
High School 23.7%
Associate's Degree 15.8%
Bachelor's Degree 50%
Master's Degree or MBA 10.5%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent 0%

Animal Facility Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animal Facility Manager'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.

  • Hourly
  • Monthly
  • Weekly
  • Yearly
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Last Updated on September 01, 2026
$56,077
Average $62,273/year
$69,258
$4,673
Average $5,189/month
$5,771
$1,078
Average $1,198/week
$1,332
$27
Average $30/hour
$33
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $69,258 $5,771 $1,332 $33
Average $62,273 $5,189 $1,198 $30
25th Percentile $56,077 $4,673 $1,078 $27

Most common benefits for Animal Facility Manager

  • Social Security
  • 401 (k)
  • Disability
  • Healthcare
  • Pension
  • Time Off (days)

Common company salaries for Animal Facility Manager

Here are companies hiring for Animal Facility Manager and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Animal Facility Manager Job

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  • Supplemental Health Care | Columbus, OH

    Supplemental Health Care | Columbus, OH

    Physical Therapist Opportunity. Supplemental Health Care is working with a rehab facility in Columbux, Ohio to hire Physical Therapists. For more than 40 y... more

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  • Ohio Jobs | Columbus, OH

    Ohio Jobs | Columbus, OH

    Facility Maintenance Specialist 1. Organization: Public Safety Agency Contact Name and Information: Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov. Work Location:... more

    7 Days Ago

  • A. Duie Pyle | Columbus, OH

    A. Duie Pyle | Columbus, OH

    DescriptionA family-owned business since 1924, A. Duie Pyle provides a range of integrated transportation and distribution solutions throughout the Northea... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Forward Health LLC | Columbus, OH

    Forward Health LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Description.   . The Maintenance Associate is responsible for supporting the upkeep, safety, and overall functionality of... more

    8 Days Ago

  • JAM Commercial Cleaning Services LLC | Columbus, OH

    JAM Commercial Cleaning Services LLC | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. JAM Commercial Cleaning Services LLC is seeking a Facility Maintenance Technician to support the upkeep and smooth operat... more

    8 Days Ago

  • Miller Environmental Group Inc | Columbus, OH

    Miller Environmental Group Inc | Columbus, OH

    Facility Technician Environmental Services. The Facility Technician supports daily facility operations by assisting the Facility Operator with the intake, ... more

    9 Days Ago

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FAQ about Animal Facility Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Animal Facility Manager?

The Business Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Animal Facility Manager roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

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