Animal Caretakers Salary in Crestview, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Median annual salary $30,490 -8.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.66
10th percentile $26,790
90th percentile $39,100
Employed locally 280
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,790
    25th
    $27,740
    50th (median)
    $30,490
    75th
    $35,910
    90th
    $39,100

    Crestview economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,150 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 39% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 61% 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
    Flagstaff, AZ $36,550
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,240
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $33,130
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $33,100
    Ocala, FL $30,890
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $30,740

    Related occupations in Crestview, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,340
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,010
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $44,510
    Recreation Workers $31,930
    Childcare Workers $29,930
    Baggage Porters and Bellhops $29,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Crestview?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Crestview, FL is $14.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.03 or more per hour.

    Is Crestview above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Crestview, FL is 8.9% 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 Crestview?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $26,790 per year in Crestview, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,740.