How much does an animal caretaker make in Florida?
$34,150a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Florida. That is $16.42 an hour or $2,846 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.42
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,950Median: $34,150Highest 10%: $50,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,950 | $13.92 | |
| 25th | $29,760 | $14.31 | |
| Median | $34,150 | $16.42 | |
| 75th | $37,460 | $18.01 | |
| 90th | $50,140 | $24.11 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Miami, FL | $35,160 |
| Naples, FL | $34,970 |
| Ocala, FL | $34,930 |
| Orlando, FL | $34,830 |
| Gainesville, FL | $34,680 |
| Tampa, FL | $34,490 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,220 |
| Deltona, FL | $32,910 |
| Pensacola, FL | $32,910 |
| North Port, FL | $32,130 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $31,560 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $31,200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $31,120 |
| Sebastian, FL | $30,810 |
| Crestview, FL | $30,730 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $30,700 |
| Panama City, FL | $30,130 |
| Wildwood, FL | $29,960 |
| Lakeland, FL | $29,700 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $29,690 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $29,390 |
| Sebring, FL | $28,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 20. Utah | $34,750 |
| 21. Virginia | $34,380 |
| 22. Montana | $34,210 |
| 23. Florida | $34,150 |
| 24. North Dakota | $34,040 |
| 25. Delaware | $33,910 |
| 26. New Mexico | $33,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $16.42 ($34,150 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $34,150 against $35,360 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Florida rank for animal caretaker pay?
Florida ranks 23 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays animal caretakers the most?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, with a median of $35,160 a year.
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.