The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Gainesville, FL is $29,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,730.
Pay spans roughly $25,650 at the 10th percentile to $44,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.32 per hour. An estimated 250 people work as animal caretakers in Gainesville, FL.
| Median (annual) | $29,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.32 |
| 10th percentile | $25,650 |
| 90th percentile | $44,480 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.