Animal Caretakers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $30,080 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.46
10th percentile $27,490
90th percentile $48,470
Employed locally 2,210
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,490
    25th
    $28,710
    50th (median)
    $30,080
    75th
    $35,890
    90th
    $48,470

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 40% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 60% 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
    Ocala, FL $30,890
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $30,740

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,150
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,050
    Childcare Workers $29,420
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $39,960
    Recreation Workers $33,790
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Orlando?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Orlando, FL is $14.46, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.32 or more per hour.

    Is Orlando above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Orlando, FL is 10.1% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,490 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,710.