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How much does an animal caretaker make in Greenville?

$31,010a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area. That is $14.91 an hour or $2,584 a month.

Hourly
$14.91
Vs. national median
-12%
Rank among cities
203 of 385
Jobs in the area
730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,700Median: $31,010Highest 10%: $45,800
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,700$11.39
25th$28,320$13.62
Median$31,010$14.91
75th$36,570$17.58
90th$45,800$22.02

Other cities in South Carolina

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Hilton Head Island, SC$35,080
Charleston, SC$35,000
Spartanburg, SC$34,530
Charlotte, NC$33,530
Columbia, SC$30,720
Myrtle Beach, SC$30,630
Augusta, GA$29,910
Florence, SC$29,210
Sumter, SC$27,180
Animal Caretaker salary in South Carolina Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Greenville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,790
Personal Care and Service Worker$44,930
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,380
Mortician$43,810
Skincare Specialist$39,260
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,700
Tour and Travel Guide$34,540
Manicurist and Pedicurist$33,920
Hairdresser$33,850
Recreation Worker$30,200
Salaries for every job in Greenville, SC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metro area is $14.91 ($31,010 a year).

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

No: $31,010 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.

How does Greenville compare with the rest of South Carolina?

The median in South Carolina is $31,280, so Greenville pays 1% less.

Where does Greenville rank for animal caretaker pay?

203 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,800 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.