Animal Caretakers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • South Carolina
Animal Caretakers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $29,606 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.5% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 4,690 animal caretakers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $26,880 to $33,920 depending on location.
$29,606
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$33,920
Highest paying metro
$26,880
Lowest paying metro
4,690
Employed in South Carolina
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $33,920 | $27,990 | $37,440 | 290 |
| Charleston, SC | $31,550 | $28,090 | $36,400 | 980 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $30,430 | $24,240 | $35,110 | 290 |
| Greenville, SC | $29,870 | $26,090 | $34,780 | 920 |
| Columbia, SC | $29,620 | $24,600 | $35,050 | 1,120 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $29,410 | $24,400 | $33,910 | 190 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $28,970 | $25,870 | $33,700 | 500 |
| Florence, SC | $28,450 | $23,680 | $30,930 | 100 |
| Sumter, SC | $28,390 | $25,060 | $34,100 | 60 |
| Northeastern South Carolina | $28,180 | $22,230 | $29,950 | 150 |
| Southern South Carolina | $26,880 | $21,320 | $30,190 | 90 |