Animal Caretakers Salary in Ocala, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ocala, FL

Median annual salary $30,890 -7.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.85
10th percentile $27,130
90th percentile $44,860
Employed locally 680
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,130
    25th
    $28,560
    50th (median)
    $30,890
    75th
    $37,950
    90th
    $44,860

    Ocala economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,535 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 53% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 47% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $33,130
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $33,100
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $30,740
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $30,520

    Related occupations in Ocala, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $25,780
    Childcare Workers $44,990
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,300
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $36,660
    Recreation Workers $30,980
    Animal Trainers $42,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Ocala?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Ocala, FL is $14.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.59 or more per hour.

    Is Ocala above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Ocala, FL is 7.7% 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 Ocala?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,130 per year in Ocala, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,560.