SOC 39-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Animal Caretakers — Anniston
Anniston-Oxford, AL · 10 metro areas compared
At $23,700, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Animal Caretakers, 33.0% beneath the national figure of $35,360.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $23,700, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Animal Caretakers, 33.0% beneath the national figure of $35,360. Pay ranges from under $20,600 at the tenth percentile to more than $34,020 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $21,190 to $29,220.
The area has 60 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Daphne records the highest median at $29,480. Of the 185 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 181st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,600 | −41.7% |
| 25th | $21,190 | −40.1% |
| Median (50th) | $23,700 | −33.0% |
| 75th | $29,220 | −17.4% |
| 90th | $34,020 | −3.8% |
| Mean | $26,600 | −24.8% |
Other metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daphne | $29,480 | 330 | |
| 2 | Huntsville | $29,110 | 480 | |
| 3 | Birmingham | $28,710 | 1,400 | |
| 4 | Decatur | $28,650 | 90 | |
| 5 | Mobile | $28,560 | 310 | |
| 6 | Auburn | $27,690 | 260 | |
| 7 | Tuscaloosa | $27,650 | 130 | |
| 8 | Montgomery | $27,410 | 260 | |
| 9 | Florence | $26,910 | 130 | |
| 10 | Dothan | $26,730 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Anniston run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $23,700 goes as far as $26,689 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$23,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$26,689US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $23,700 a year, 33.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,600 to $34,020 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Daphne, at $29,480.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Animal Caretakers in Anniston, AL?
The median annual wage is $23,700, or $11.39 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $35,360, so pay in Anniston, AL is 33.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Anniston, AL earns more than $34,020 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,600 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Daphne, at $29,480 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in Anniston, AL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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