How much does an animal caretaker make in Gulfport?
$27,300a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area. That is $13.13 an hour or $2,275 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.13
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 362 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,250Median: $27,300Highest 10%: $37,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,250 | $10.22 | |
| 25th | $22,300 | $10.72 | |
| Median | $27,300 | $13.13 | |
| 75th | $34,770 | $16.72 | |
| 90th | $37,810 | $18.18 |
Other cities in Mississippi
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Memphis, TN | $31,070 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,110 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $26,790 |
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How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Gulfport?
The median hourly pay in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area is $13.13 ($27,300 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Gulfport than the national average?
No: $27,300 against $35,360 nationally, 23% less.
How does Gulfport compare with the rest of Mississippi?
The median in Mississippi is $26,970, so Gulfport pays 1% more.
Where does Gulfport rank for animal caretaker pay?
362 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Gulfport?
The lowest-paid 10% make $21,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $37,810 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.