Animal Caretakers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $27,200 -18.7% vs national
Median hourly $13.08
10th percentile $19,160
90th percentile $46,070
Employed locally 120
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,160
    25th
    $22,460
    50th (median)
    $27,200
    75th
    $30,590
    90th
    $46,070

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,210
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Salinas, CA $37,920
    Vallejo, CA $37,430
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,550
    Recreation Workers$26,630
    Childcare Workers$26,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,160
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$37,590
    Residential Advisors$30,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Tuscaloosa, AL is $13.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.73 or more per hour.

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 18.7% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $19,160 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $22,460.