The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Columbus, GA-AL is $26,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $27,990.
Pay spans roughly $19,960 at the 10th percentile to $38,240 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.79 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as animal caretakers in Columbus, GA-AL.
| Median (annual) | $26,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $27,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.79 |
| 10th percentile | $19,960 |
| 90th percentile | $38,240 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.