The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL is $29,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,090.
Pay spans roughly $25,960 at the 10th percentile to $47,300 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.05 per hour. An estimated 360 people work as animal caretakers in Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL.
| Median (annual) | $29,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,090 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.05 |
| 10th percentile | $25,960 |
| 90th percentile | $47,300 |
| Employment | 360 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.