Animal Caretakers Salary in Gadsden, AL

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

Median annual salary $22,100 -34% vs national
Median hourly $10.63
10th percentile $17,990
90th percentile $35,730
Employed locally 40
National median $33,470

Compare Animal Caretakers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Gadsden, AL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Animal Caretakers
in
Gadsden, AL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,990
    25th
    $20,330
    50th (median)
    $22,100
    75th
    $28,140
    90th
    $35,730

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% 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 Gadsden, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $24,240
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $17,210
    Childcare Workers $20,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,070
    Residential Advisors $23,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $33,380

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Gadsden?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Gadsden, AL is $10.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.51 or more per hour.

    Is Gadsden above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Gadsden, AL is 34% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $17,990 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,330.