Animal Caretakers pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for animal caretakers is $14.36 an hour ($29,860 a year). About 9,110 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Georgia ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.27 | $21,370 |
| 25% of workers | $13.48 | $28,040 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.36 | $29,860 |
| 75% of workers | $16.80 | $34,950 |
| 90% of workers | $22.72 | $47,260 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Athens-Clarke County | $33,610 | 520 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $30,090 | 6,010 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $29,910 | 440 |
| Gainesville | $29,680 | 120 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $29,310 | 100 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $28,980 | 90 |
| Warner Robins | $28,740 | 130 |
| Savannah | $28,700 | 370 |
| Columbus | $27,390 | 200 |
| Rome | $26,520 | 40 |
| Dalton | $26,330 | 70 |
| Albany | $23,860 | 100 |
| Valdosta | $23,000 | 90 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,680 |
| Childcare Workers | $28,020 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,850 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $43,060 |
| Animal Trainers | $45,250 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $28,410 |
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