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How much does an animal caretaker make in Tuscaloosa?

$27,650a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area. That is $13.29 an hour or $2,304 a month.

Hourly
$13.29
Vs. national median
-22%
Rank among cities
356 of 385
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,390Median: $27,650Highest 10%: $45,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$21,390$10.28
25th$26,680$12.83
Median$27,650$13.29
75th$33,750$16.23
90th$45,200$21.73

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
Montgomery, AL$27,410
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 Tuscaloosa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$45,600
First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$44,230
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,490
Recreation Worker$30,980
Hairdresser$30,250
Residential Advisor$26,170
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$22,460
Childcare Worker$22,040
Salaries for every job in Tuscaloosa, AL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tuscaloosa, AL metro area is $13.29 ($27,650 a year).

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

No: $27,650 against $35,360 nationally, 22% less.

How does Tuscaloosa compare with the rest of Alabama?

The median in Alabama is $28,330, so Tuscaloosa pays 2% less.

Where does Tuscaloosa rank for animal caretaker pay?

356 of 385 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $21,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $45,200 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.