Animal Caretakers Salary in Decatur, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Decatur, AL

Median annual salary $29,190 -12.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.04
10th percentile $18,910
90th percentile $36,250
Employed locally 100
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,910
    25th
    $23,220
    50th (median)
    $29,190
    75th
    $31,000
    90th
    $36,250

    Decatur economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,987 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% 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 Decatur, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $21,840
    Recreation Workers $34,660
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $32,050
    Residential Advisors $29,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $39,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Decatur?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Decatur, AL is $14.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.62 or more per hour.

    Is Decatur above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Decatur, AL is 12.8% 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 Decatur?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,910 per year in Decatur, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,220.