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How much does an animal caretaker make in Florence?

$26,910a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area. That is $12.94 an hour or $2,243 a month.

Hourly
$12.94
Vs. national median
-24%
Rank among cities
368 of 385
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,200Median: $26,910Highest 10%: $43,820
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,200$10.19
25th$22,720$10.92
Median$26,910$12.94
75th$30,550$14.69
90th$43,820$21.07

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Daphne, AL$29,480
Huntsville, AL$29,110
Birmingham, AL$28,710
Decatur, AL$28,650
Mobile, AL$28,560
Auburn, AL$27,690
Tuscaloosa, AL$27,650
Montgomery, AL$27,410
Columbus, GA$27,390
Dothan, AL$26,730
Anniston, AL$23,700
Animal Caretaker salary in Alabama Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Florence

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,220
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,690
Recreation Worker$34,980
Hairdresser$28,550
Residential Advisor$23,530
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$19,880
Salaries for every job in Florence, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metro area is $12.94 ($26,910 a year).

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

No: $26,910 against $35,360 nationally, 24% less.

How does Florence compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $28,330, so Florence pays 5% less.

Where does Florence rank for animal caretaker pay?

368 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,820 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.