Animal Caretakers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $31,320 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.06
10th percentile $21,190
90th percentile $49,520
Employed locally 510
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,190
    25th
    $25,630
    50th (median)
    $31,320
    75th
    $38,070
    90th
    $49,520

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 50% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,750
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,890
    Gainesville, FL $29,780
    Michigan $29,730
    Sheboygan, WI $29,620
    Logan, UT-ID $29,320

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $25,860
    Recreation Workers $35,860
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $34,540
    Residential Advisors $35,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Athens, GA is $15.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.93 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Athens, GA is 6.4% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Athens?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,190 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,630.