The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Jackson, MS is $25,650 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $26,810.
Pay spans roughly $18,510 at the 10th percentile to $35,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $12.33 per hour. An estimated 350 people work as animal caretakers in Jackson, MS.
| Median (annual) | $25,650 |
| Mean (annual) | $26,810 |
| Median (hourly) | $12.33 |
| 10th percentile | $18,510 |
| 90th percentile | $35,420 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.