Animal Caretakers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,160 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,260 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Atlanta earn between $29,230 and $34,940.
- $21K10th
- $29K25th
- $30KMedian
- $35K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $32,750 | $2,729 | $15.75 |
| Median | $30,090 | $2,508 | $14.47 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,230 | $2,436 | $14.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,940 | $2,912 | $16.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Atlanta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($32,250) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $32,750 | $30,090 | $21,160 | $47,260 | 6,010 |
| Georgia | $32,250 | $29,860 | $21,370 | $47,260 | 9,110 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $32,750, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $27,609 a year, or $2,301 a month and $1,062 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $32,750 buys what about $32,731 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 11.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other Georgia cities
Atlanta ranks 2nd of 13 Georgia metro areas for this job; Athens pays the most ($36,480).
- Athens$36,480
- Atlanta$32,750
- Gainesville$32,100
- Augusta$31,410
- Savannah$31,160
- Brunswick$30,620
- Macon$29,720
- Columbus$29,250
- Warner Robins$28,690
- Dalton$27,950
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Atlanta?
$15.75 an hour on average, and $14.47 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,160 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,230, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $27,609 a year ($2,301 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $32,750.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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