How much does an animal caretaker make in Tallahassee?
$29,690a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Tallahassee, FL metro area. That is $14.27 an hour or $2,474 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.27
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 269 of 385
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,000Median: $29,690Highest 10%: $45,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,000 | $13.46 | |
| 25th | $28,690 | $13.79 | |
| Median | $29,690 | $14.27 | |
| 75th | $34,740 | $16.70 | |
| 90th | $45,090 | $21.68 |
Other cities in Florida
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.
| Miami, FL | $35,160 |
| Naples, FL | $34,970 |
| Ocala, FL | $34,930 |
| Orlando, FL | $34,830 |
| Gainesville, FL | $34,680 |
| Tampa, FL | $34,490 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $33,220 |
| Deltona, FL | $32,910 |
| Pensacola, FL | $32,910 |
| North Port, FL | $32,130 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $31,560 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $31,200 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $31,120 |
| Sebastian, FL | $30,810 |
| Crestview, FL | $30,730 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $30,700 |
| Panama City, FL | $30,130 |
| Wildwood, FL | $29,960 |
| Lakeland, FL | $29,700 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $29,390 |
| Sebring, FL | $28,650 |
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Salaries for every job in Tallahassee, FLFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Tallahassee?
The median hourly pay in the Tallahassee, FL metro area is $14.27 ($29,690 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Tallahassee than the national average?
No: $29,690 against $35,360 nationally, 16% less.
How does Tallahassee compare with the rest of Florida?
The median in Florida is $34,150, so Tallahassee pays 13% less.
Where does Tallahassee rank for animal caretaker pay?
269 of 385 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Tallahassee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,090 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.