Animal Caretakers Salary in Hattiesburg, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hattiesburg, MS

Median annual salary $22,010 -34.2% vs national
Median hourly $10.58
10th percentile $17,660
90th percentile $31,200
Employed locally 190
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,660
    25th
    $20,010
    50th (median)
    $22,010
    75th
    $27,300
    90th
    $31,200

    Hattiesburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,008 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 37% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 63% 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $25,240

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$20,940
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,800
    Recreation Workers$23,920
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$23,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$33,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Hattiesburg?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Hattiesburg, MS is $10.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.00 or more per hour.

    Is Hattiesburg above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Hattiesburg, MS is 34.2% 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 Hattiesburg?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $17,660 per year in Hattiesburg, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $20,010.