Animal Caretakers Salary in Valdosta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Valdosta, GA

Median annual salary $24,230 -27.6% vs national
Median hourly $11.65
10th percentile $18,910
90th percentile $33,610
Employed locally 80
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,910
    25th
    $21,550
    50th (median)
    $24,230
    75th
    $27,820
    90th
    $33,610

    Valdosta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $54,581 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 44% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 56% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $33,750
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $31,320
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $29,890
    Gainesville, FL $29,780
    Michigan $29,730
    Sheboygan, WI $29,620

    Related occupations in Valdosta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $22,610
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $18,910
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,630
    Recreation Workers $27,780
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $29,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Valdosta?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Valdosta, GA is $11.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.32 or more per hour.

    Is Valdosta above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Valdosta, GA is 27.6% 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 Valdosta?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $18,910 per year in Valdosta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $21,550.