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Animal Caretaker Salary in Georgia (2026)
$14.36 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,246/year ($2,104/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 44th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 9,110 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $29,860 a year — though pay ranges from $21,370 for newcomers to $47,260 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $21,370 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $29,860 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $34,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,260 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,110 Animal Caretaker jobs in Georgia (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $29,860 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,246 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $29,860 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,403 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,284 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$927 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,246 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,104 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Georgia?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Georgia is $29,860 per year ($14.36 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,040 and $34,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $29,860, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $25,246 per year ($2,104 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 9,110 Animal Caretaker jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.