Animal Caretakers Salary in Daphne, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Median annual salary $29,510 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.19
10th percentile $21,180
90th percentile $47,480
Employed locally 300
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,180
    25th
    $23,300
    50th (median)
    $29,510
    75th
    $32,680
    90th
    $47,480

    Daphne economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,019 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920
    Vallejo, CA $37,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380

    Related occupations in Daphne, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,850
    Recreation Workers $31,650
    Childcare Workers $23,370
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $42,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $35,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $28,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Daphne?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Daphne, AL is $14.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.67 or more per hour.

    Is Daphne above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Daphne, AL is 11.8% 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 Daphne?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $21,180 per year in Daphne, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,300.