Animal Caretakers Salary in Gainesville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, FL

Median annual salary $29,780 -11% vs national
Median hourly $14.32
10th percentile $25,650
90th percentile $44,480
Employed locally 250
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,650
    25th
    $27,660
    50th (median)
    $29,780
    75th
    $36,190
    90th
    $44,480

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,946 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 51% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 49% 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 Gainesville, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,900
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,990
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,890
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,000
    Recreation Workers $33,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $44,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Gainesville, FL is $14.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.51 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Gainesville, FL is 11% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,650 per year in Gainesville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,660.