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How much does an animal caretaker make in Montgomery?

$27,410a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Montgomery, AL metro area. That is $13.18 an hour or $2,284 a month.

Hourly
$13.18
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
359 of 385
Jobs in the area
260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,680Median: $27,410Highest 10%: $36,680
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$20,680$9.94
25th$22,340$10.74
Median$27,410$13.18
75th$31,260$15.03
90th$36,680$17.63

Other cities in Alabama

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Daphne, AL$29,480
Huntsville, AL$29,110
Birmingham, AL$28,710
Decatur, AL$28,650
Mobile, AL$28,560
Auburn, AL$27,690
Tuscaloosa, AL$27,650
Columbus, GA$27,390
Florence, AL$26,910
Dothan, AL$26,730
Anniston, AL$23,700
Animal Caretaker salary in Alabama Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Montgomery

Same field, median yearly pay.

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$45,220
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$43,230
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$39,920
Skincare Specialist$35,130
Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,060
Tour and Travel Guide$32,820
Hairdresser$30,530
Residential Advisor$27,780
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$24,980
Recreation Worker$22,740
Salaries for every job in Montgomery, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Montgomery, AL metro area is $13.18 ($27,410 a year).

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

No: $27,410 against $35,360 nationally, 22% less.

How does Montgomery compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $28,330, so Montgomery pays 3% less.

Where does Montgomery rank for animal caretaker pay?

359 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $20,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,680 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.