Animal Caretakers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $33,130 -1% vs national
Median hourly $15.93
10th percentile $28,010
90th percentile $55,230
Employed locally 4,770
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,010
    25th
    $29,300
    50th (median)
    $33,130
    75th
    $38,650
    90th
    $55,230

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 55% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $33,100
    Ocala, FL $30,890
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $30,740
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $30,520

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,330
    Childcare Workers $31,810
    Recreation Workers $34,390
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $33,620
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $31,510
    Concierges $32,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Miami, FL is $15.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.56 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Miami, FL is 1% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,010 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,300.