Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #51 of 51 · MS
24.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $28,270 ≈ $14/hr
Median annual salary $26,970
Employment 1,900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $21,160P25 $22,190 Median $26,970P75 $29,890P90 $36,970
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Mississippi earn between $21,160 and $36,970. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in Mississippi is $28,270, about 24.2% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $14/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $27,300 | $29,650 | 310 |
| Jackson, MS | $27,110 | $27,740 | 370 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $26,790 | $27,920 | 200 |
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $26,600 | $28,980 | 440 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $25,650 | $26,190 | 130 |
| West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $24,430 | $25,600 | 90 |
| Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $23,950 | $24,820 | 120 |