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How much does an animal caretaker make in Dalton?

$26,330a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Dalton, GA metro area. That is $12.66 an hour or $2,194 a month.

Hourly
$12.66
Vs. national median
-26%
Rank among cities
376 of 385
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,800Median: $26,330Highest 10%: $42,340
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,800$10.00
25th$22,120$10.63
Median$26,330$12.66
75th$28,850$13.87
90th$42,340$20.36

Other cities in Georgia

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Athens, GA$33,610
Chattanooga, TN$30,320
Atlanta, GA$30,090
Augusta, GA$29,910
Gainesville, GA$29,680
Macon, GA$29,310
Brunswick, GA$28,980
Warner Robins, GA$28,740
Savannah, GA$28,700
Columbus, GA$27,390
Albany, GA$23,860
Valdosta, GA$23,000
Animal Caretaker salary in Georgia Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Dalton

Same field, median yearly pay.

Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,960
Recreation Worker$22,980
Childcare Worker$22,260
Salaries for every job in Dalton, GA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Dalton?

The median hourly pay in the Dalton, GA metro area is $12.66 ($26,330 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Dalton than the national average?

No: $26,330 against $35,360 nationally, 26% less.

How does Dalton compare with the rest of Georgia?

The median in Georgia is $29,860, so Dalton pays 12% less.

Where does Dalton rank for animal caretaker pay?

376 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Dalton?

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,340 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.