How much does an animal caretaker make in Georgia?
$29,860a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Georgia. That is $14.36 an hour or $2,488 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.36
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,370Median: $29,860Highest 10%: $47,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,370 | $10.27 | |
| 25th | $28,040 | $13.48 | |
| Median | $29,860 | $14.36 | |
| 75th | $34,950 | $16.80 | |
| 90th | $47,260 | $22.72 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Rome, GA | $26,520 |
| Dalton, GA | $26,330 |
| Albany, GA | $23,860 |
| Valdosta, GA | $23,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 41. Wisconsin | $30,160 |
| 42. Iowa | $30,080 |
| 43. Indiana | $29,990 |
| 44. Georgia | $29,860 |
| 45. Kansas | $29,830 |
| 46. Wyoming | $29,080 |
| 47. Oklahoma | $28,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $14.36 ($29,860 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $29,860 against $35,360 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Georgia rank for animal caretaker pay?
Georgia ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays animal caretakers the most?
Athens-Clarke County, GA, with a median of $33,610 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.