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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Georgia
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $36,480 | $33,610 | $27,010 | $30,420 | 93 |
| Atlanta | $32,750 | $30,090 | $29,230 | $27,609 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $32,100 | $29,680 | $28,700 | $27,119 | 97 |
| Augusta | $31,410 | $29,910 | $24,680 | $26,599 | 92 |
| Savannah | $31,160 | $28,700 | $27,190 | $26,411 | 95 |
| Brunswick | $30,620 | $28,980 | $26,450 | $26,004 | 88 |
| Macon | $29,720 | $29,310 | $22,810 | $25,325 | 89 |
| Columbus | $29,250 | $27,390 | $22,340 | $24,971 | 89 |
| Warner Robins | $28,690 | $28,740 | $23,010 | $24,549 | 94 |
| Dalton | $27,950 | $26,330 | $22,120 | $23,981 | 90 |
| Rome | $27,570 | $26,520 | $22,680 | $23,687 | 90 |
| Valdosta | $27,200 | $23,000 | $21,430 | $23,400 | 88 |
| Albany | $27,140 | $23,860 | $21,270 | $23,354 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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