Animal Caretakers pay in South Carolina
In South Carolina, the median pay for animal caretakers is $15.04 an hour ($31,280 a year). About 4,090 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). South Carolina ranks 31st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in South Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.00 | $22,880 |
| 25% of workers | $13.51 | $28,100 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.04 | $31,280 |
| 75% of workers | $17.58 | $36,570 |
| 90% of workers | $22.19 | $46,160 |
Animal Caretakers pay in South Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal | $35,080 | 220 |
| Charleston-North Charleston | $35,000 | 730 |
| Spartanburg | $34,530 | 170 |
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer | $31,010 | 730 |
| Columbia | $30,720 | 880 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach | $30,630 | 360 |
| Florence | $29,210 | 70 |
| Sumter | $27,180 | 80 |
South Carolina unemployment rate: 4.1% (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 South Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $37,220 |
| Childcare Workers | $29,650 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,020 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,980 |
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