Animal Caretakers Salary in Tallahassee, FL

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

Median annual salary $28,410 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.66
10th percentile $24,960
90th percentile $40,500
Employed locally 260
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,960
    25th
    $26,880
    50th (median)
    $28,410
    75th
    $33,350
    90th
    $40,500

    Tallahassee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,078 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
    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 Tallahassee, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,640
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,600
    Childcare Workers$28,240
    Recreation Workers$31,200
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,050
    Residential Advisors$35,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Tallahassee?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Tallahassee, FL is $13.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.68 or more per hour.

    Is Tallahassee above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Tallahassee, FL is 15.1% 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 Tallahassee?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $24,960 per year in Tallahassee, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,880.