The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $25,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,510.
Pay spans roughly $20,460 at the 10th percentile to $49,370 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.17 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as animal caretakers in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $25,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,510 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.17 |
| 10th percentile | $20,460 |
| 90th percentile | $49,370 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.