Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi

Animal caretakers in Mississippi earn the most in Gulfport (average $29,650 a year) and the least in Jackson ($27,740), across the 3 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal caretakers average at $28,270 and the median at $26,970 for 1,900 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $37,300.

Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Mississippi

Gulfport$29,650
Hattiesburg$27,920
Jackson$27,740

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gulfport	$29,650	$27,300	$22,300	$25,550	90
Hattiesburg	$27,920	$26,790	$22,010	$24,217	88
Jackson	$27,740	$27,110	$22,130	$24,076	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Caretakers salary in other states

Animal Caretakers salary by city and state

More about pay in Mississippi

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.
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.

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