The average wage for a wildlife rehabilitator in the United States is around $13.36 per hour.
Avg Wage
Wildlife rehabilitators earn an average hourly wage of $13.36.
Salaries typically start from $10.44 per hour and go up to $27.33 per hour.
44% below national average Updated in 2018
Wildlife rehabilitator earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do wildlife rehabilitator salaries compare to similar careers?
Wildlife rehabilitators earn 6% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than commercial fishermen but more than dairy farmers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Commercial fisherman salary | $37K |
| Marine biologist salary | $32K |
| Animal breeder salary | $37K |
| Animal control worker salary | $36K |
| Exterminator salary | $35K |
| Wildlife rehabilitator salary | $28K |
| Aquarist salary | $28K |
| Animal trainer salary | $29K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $32K |
| Dairy farmer salary | $26K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)