Animal Caretakers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $30,160 -9.9% vs national
Median hourly $14.50
10th percentile $27,330
90th percentile $50,480
Employed locally 2,570
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,330
    25th
    $28,590
    50th (median)
    $30,160
    75th
    $36,160
    90th
    $50,480

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 42% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 58% 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 Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,470
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,680
    Childcare Workers$29,890
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$41,600
    Recreation Workers$34,280
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$28,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Tampa, FL is $14.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.98 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Tampa, FL is 9.9% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,330 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,590.