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Pet Sitter salary
Average pet sitter salary
$12.41
How much does a pet sitter make?
The average pet sitter salary in the United States is $25,823. Pet sitter salaries typically range between $10,000 and $62,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for pet sitters is $12.41 per hour.
Pet sitter salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Pet sitters earn the highest average salary in Rhode Island.
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Where can a Pet Sitter earn more?
Pet Sitter Salaries By Experience Level
Experience Level  | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level pet sitter | $21,900 | $10.55 |
| Mid-level pet sitter | $25,100 | $12.05 |
| Senior-level pet sitter | $28,300 | $13.61 |
Pet Sitter salary estimates from across the web
Average pet sitter salary by state
Highest paying states for pet sitters
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $34,021 | $16.36 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $31,012 | $14.91 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $34,117 | $16.40 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $34,545 | $16.61 |
| 5 | Delaware | $33,238 | $15.98 |
| 6 | Michigan | $27,952 | $13.44 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $32,497 | $15.62 |
| 8 | Nevada | $28,440 | $13.67 |
| 9 | Maine | $32,794 | $15.77 |
| 10 | Idaho | $28,528 | $13.72 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $31,399 | $15.10 |
| 12 | New York | $31,522 | $15.15 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $33,794 | $16.25 |
| 14 | Arizona | $27,425 | $13.19 |
| 15 | Indiana | $28,683 | $13.79 |
| 16 | Vermont | $30,105 | $14.47 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $29,500 | $14.18 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $30,995 | $14.90 |
| 19 | Illinois | $26,662 | $12.82 |
| 20 | Oregon | $27,449 | $13.20 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $25,540 | $12.28 |
| 22 | Utah | $27,445 | $13.19 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $24,928 | $11.98 |
| 24 | Oklahoma | $25,976 | $12.49 |
| 25 | Alaska | $27,123 | $13.04 |
| 26 | Washington | $25,034 | $12.04 |
| 27 | Texas | $25,431 | $12.23 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $22,992 | $11.05 |
| 29 | Nebraska | $25,906 | $12.45 |
| 30 | California | $26,066 | $12.53 |
| 31 | Colorado | $24,939 | $11.99 |
| 32 | Iowa | $25,294 | $12.16 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $25,403 | $12.21 |
| 34 | Maryland | $26,576 | $12.78 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $24,918 | $11.98 |
| 36 | Minnesota | $25,881 | $12.44 |
| 37 | Virginia | $25,723 | $12.37 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $23,898 | $11.49 |
| 39 | Missouri | $24,350 | $11.71 |
| 40 | Kansas | $24,479 | $11.77 |
| 41 | Florida | $21,803 | $10.48 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $23,649 | $11.37 |
| 43 | District of Columbia | $28,670 | $13.78 |
| 44 | Ohio | $22,007 | $10.58 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $22,585 | $10.86 |
| 46 | Montana | $22,262 | $10.70 |
| 47 | Alabama | $23,046 | $11.08 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $20,488 | $9.85 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $22,149 | $10.65 |
| 50 | Georgia | $20,938 | $10.07 |
| 51 | New Mexico | $22,447 | $10.79 |
Highest paying cities for pet sitters
The highest-paying cities for pet sitters are Newport, RI, Moscow, ID, and Logan, UT.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newport, RI | $35,013 | $16.83 |
| 2 | Moscow, ID | $28,920 | $13.90 |
| 3 | Logan, UT | $27,412 | $13.18 |
| 4 | Elk Grove, CA | $26,634 | $12.80 |
| 5 | Raleigh, NC | $25,056 | $12.05 |
| 6 | Bellevue, WA | $25,054 | $12.05 |
| 7 | Atlanta, GA | $20,944 | $10.07 |
Pet Sitters are the most in-demand in these five cities:
Pet Sitter salary details
A pet sitter's salary ranges from $10,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $62,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a pet sitter's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $62,000 | $5,167 | $30 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $25,823 | $2,152 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $16,000 | $1,333 | $8 |
| 10th Percentile | $10,000 | $833 | $5 |
Highest paying pet sitter jobs
The highest paying types of pet sitters are nanny, pet care associate, and pet groomer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanny | $40,262 | $3,355 | $19.36 | 69,703 |
| Companion | $29,246 | $2,437 | $14.06 | 75,753 |
| Animal Care Technician | $29,617 | $2,468 | $14.24 | 96,973 |
| Animal Daycare Provider | $30,390 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 42,565 |
| Dog Walker | $30,893 | $2,574 | $14.85 | 5,474 |
| Animation Internship | $31,922 | $2,660 | $15.35 | 47,148 |
Top companies hiring pet sitters now:
Which companies pay pet sitters the most?
Pet sitter salaries at CARE and Chicago Urban League are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average pet sitter salary at companies like Fetch! Pet Care and Rover Holdings Corp are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CARE | $30,190 | $14.51 |
| 2 | Chicago Urban League | $27,125 | $13.04 |
| 3 | Fetch! Pet Care | $26,285 | $12.64 |
| 4 | Rover Holdings Corp | $26,274 | $12.63 |
| 5 | The Emily Program | $26,168 | $12.58 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Pet Sitter salary by industry
The average pet sitter salary varies across industries:
- The average pet sitter salary in the non profits industry is $27,770, the highest of any industry.
- The average pet sitter salary in the finance industry is $27,005.
- Pet sitters in the retail industry earn an average salary of $25,867, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for pet sitters
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non Profits | $27,770 | $13.35 |
| 2 | Government | $27,005 | $12.98 |
| 3 | Media | $26,423 | $12.70 |
| 4 | Start-up | $26,409 | $12.70 |
| 5 | Professional | $26,293 | $12.64 |
| 6 | Retail | $25,867 | $12.44 |
High Paying Pet Sitter Jobs
Pet Sitter salary trends
The average pet sitter salary has risen by $6,505 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average pet sitter earned $19,318 annually, but today, they earn $25,823 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for pet sitters over the last decade.
Compare pet sitter salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average pet sitter salary over time
Compare pet sitter salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
- Columbus, OH
Pet Sitter salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,800 | $12.41 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $24,500 | $11.80 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $23,500 | $11.31 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $22,700 | $10.92 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $21,800 | $10.47 | +4.5% |
Recently added pet sitter salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckheadpetpals | Pet Sitter | Atlanta, GA | 12/16/2024 | $37,566 |
| Buckhead Pet Pals | Pet Sitter | Atlanta, GA | 12/12/2024 | $37,566 |
| Miami Pet Concierge, LLC | Pet Sitter | Coral Gables, FL | 12/11/2024 | $12,000 |
| The Bark Club Pet Services | Coconut Grove Evening & Weekend Pet Sitter | Miami, FL | 12/10/2024 | $9,600 |
| Asyouwishpetsitters | Pet Sitter | Highlands Ranch, CO | 12/10/2024 | $26,088 |
| Fetch! Pet Care of Seattle North | Weekend & Evening Pet Sitters-Greenlake | Seattle, WA | 12/08/2024 | $39,653 |
| Pawsitive Dawg Walking and Pet Sitting, LLC | Mid-Day Pet Sitter | Waltham, MA | 12/08/2024 | $33,392 |
| Haylee's Pet Care | Pet Sitter/Pet Caregiver | Columbus, OH | 12/08/2024 | $20,870 |
| Passionately Pets | Pet Sitter-Weekends, Mornings, Evenings | Alexandria, VA | 12/01/2024 | $50,088 |
| As You Wish | Pet Sitter | Highlands Ranch, CO | 11/27/2024 | $26,088 |
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