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Animal Caretaker Salary in Florida (2026)
$16.42 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,620/year ($2,468/month) for a single filer
Florida ranks 23rd of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 1% above the national average. Of the 17,210 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Florida, the typical worker earns $34,150 a year — though pay ranges from $28,950 for newcomers to $50,140 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Florida
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $29,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $34,150 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $50,140 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,210 Animal Caretaker jobs in Florida (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Florida
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $34,150 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Florida), a single filer keeps about $29,620 — an effective tax rate of 13.3%.
| Gross (median) | $34,150 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,918 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,612 |
| Florida state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,620 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,468 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Florida?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Florida is $34,150 per year ($16.42 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $29,760 and $37,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Florida?
- On the median salary of $34,150, a single filer in Florida takes home about $29,620 per year ($2,468 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 13.3%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Florida?
- BLS counts 17,210 Animal Caretaker jobs in Florida in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Florida state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Florida.