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How much does an animal caretaker make in Jackson?

$30,890a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Jackson, TN metro area. That is $14.85 an hour or $2,574 a month.

Hourly
$14.85
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
208 of 385
Jobs in the area
110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,170Median: $30,890Highest 10%: $39,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,170$11.14
25th$27,260$13.11
Median$30,890$14.85
75th$32,010$15.39
90th$39,220$18.86

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Nashville, TN$32,810
Knoxville, TN$32,390
Clarksville, TN$31,170
Memphis, TN$31,070
Chattanooga, TN$30,320
Kingsport, TN$29,290
Cleveland, TN$28,770
Johnson City, TN$28,430
Morristown, TN$27,850
Animal Caretaker salary in Tennessee Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jackson

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$42,430
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$41,260
Recreation Worker$33,550
Residential Advisor$29,210
Childcare Worker$27,540
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$27,280
Salaries for every job in Jackson, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jackson, TN metro area is $14.85 ($30,890 a year).

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

No: $30,890 against $35,360 nationally, 13% less.

How does Jackson compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $30,550, so Jackson pays 1% more.

Where does Jackson rank for animal caretaker pay?

208 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $39,220 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.