Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Mississippi
Animal Caretakers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $23,317 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -30.3% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 1,550 animal caretakers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $22,010 to $25,650 depending on location.
$23,317
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$25,650
Highest paying metro
$22,010
Lowest paying metro
1,550
Employed in Mississippi
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | $25,650 | $22,730 | $28,660 | 350 |
| Gulfport, MS | $25,240 | $22,630 | $31,870 | 280 |
| West Delta Mississippi | $22,730 | $18,990 | $27,170 | 80 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $22,570 | $21,270 | $28,760 | 400 |
| Lower West Mississippi | $22,540 | $21,370 | $26,750 | 130 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $22,480 | $21,960 | $27,050 | 120 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $22,010 | $20,010 | $27,300 | 190 |