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How much does an animal caretaker make in Jacksonville?

$30,460a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Jacksonville, NC metro area. That is $14.64 an hour or $2,538 a month.

Hourly
$14.64
Vs. national median
-14%
Rank among cities
224 of 385
Jobs in the area
250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,390Median: $30,460Highest 10%: $43,550
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,390$11.25
25th$27,020$12.99
Median$30,460$14.64
75th$36,750$17.67
90th$43,550$20.94

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Durham, NC$33,960
Asheville, NC$33,530
Charlotte, NC$33,530
Burlington, NC$33,010
Raleigh, NC$32,400
Greenville, NC$31,550
Goldsboro, NC$31,130
Virginia Beach, VA$30,870
Greensboro, NC$30,700
Winston-Salem, NC$30,340
Wilmington, NC$29,520
Hickory, NC$29,310
Fayetteville, NC$29,070
Rocky Mount, NC$28,520
Pinehurst, NC$28,200
Animal Caretaker salary in North Carolina Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Jacksonville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$44,440
Hairdresser$39,990
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$39,330
Recreation Worker$33,700
Childcare Worker$29,310
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,260
Salaries for every job in Jacksonville, NC

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Jacksonville, NC metro area is $14.64 ($30,460 a year).

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

No: $30,460 against $35,360 nationally, 14% less.

How does Jacksonville compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $30,870, so Jacksonville pays 1% less.

Where does Jacksonville rank for animal caretaker pay?

224 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $43,550 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.