Animal Caretakers Salary in Gulfport, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

Median annual salary $25,240 -24.6% vs national
Median hourly $12.14
10th percentile $18,190
90th percentile $40,950
Employed locally 280
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,190
    25th
    $22,630
    50th (median)
    $25,240
    75th
    $31,870
    90th
    $40,950

    Gulfport economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 41% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 59% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $30,140
    Williamsport, PA $28,620
    Jackson, MS $25,650
    Hattiesburg, MS $22,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,680
    Recreation Workers$26,150
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Gulfport?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Gulfport, MS is $12.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.18 or more per hour.

    Is Gulfport above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Gulfport, MS is 24.6% 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 Gulfport?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,190 per year in Gulfport, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,630.