Animal Caretakers Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $29,030 -13.3% vs national
Median hourly $13.96
10th percentile $22,180
90th percentile $39,160
Employed locally 450
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,180
    25th
    $23,330
    50th (median)
    $29,030
    75th
    $33,690
    90th
    $39,160

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 56% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $31,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,890
    Gainesville, FL $29,780
    Michigan $29,730
    Sheboygan, WI $29,620

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,090
    Residential Advisors $39,210
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,110
    Recreation Workers $29,800
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,940
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Augusta?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Augusta, GA-SC is $13.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

    Is Augusta above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 13.3% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,180 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,330.