Animal Caretakers Salary in Gainesville, GA

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

Median annual salary $29,120 -13% vs national
Median hourly $14.00
10th percentile $21,810
90th percentile $43,580
Employed locally 140
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,810
    25th
    $26,870
    50th (median)
    $29,120
    75th
    $34,100
    90th
    $43,580

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,750
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $31,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,890
    Gainesville, FL $29,780
    Michigan $29,730
    Sheboygan, WI $29,620

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $27,800
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,670
    Recreation Workers $29,850
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $23,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $42,210
    Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $24,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Gainesville, GA is $14.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.09 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Gainesville, GA is 13% 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 $21,810 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,870.