Animal Caretakers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for animal caretakers is $13.62 an hour ($28,330 a year). About 4,100 people work in this job there.
That is 20% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.45 | $21,740 |
| 25% of workers | $11.50 | $23,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.62 | $28,330 |
| 75% of workers | $16.48 | $34,280 |
| 90% of workers | $22.05 | $45,860 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Daphne-Fairhope-Foley | $29,480 | 330 |
| Huntsville | $29,110 | 480 |
| Birmingham | $28,710 | 1,400 |
| Decatur | $28,650 | 90 |
| Mobile | $28,560 | 310 |
| Auburn-Opelika | $27,690 | 260 |
| Tuscaloosa | $27,650 | 130 |
| Montgomery | $27,410 | 260 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals | $26,910 | 130 |
| Dothan | $26,730 | 150 |
| Anniston-Oxford | $23,700 | 60 |
| Gadsden | $23,590 | 30 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal caretakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Alabama
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $34,140 |
| Childcare Workers | $22,720 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $36,590 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $36,620 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,800 |
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