Animal Caretakers pay range in Florence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year or less, while the top 10% make $44,410 or more. The middle half of animal caretakers in Florence earn between $24,650 and $34,210.
- $22K10th
- $25K25th
- $29KMedian
- $34K75th
- $44K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,660 | $2,555 | $14.74 |
| Median | $29,210 | $2,434 | $14.04 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,650 | $2,054 | $11.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,210 | $2,851 | $16.45 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Caretakers pay in Florence vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Animal caretakers in Florence earn 9% less than the South Carolina average ($33,640) and 18% less than the U.S. average ($37,300). At the median the gap is -17% against the U.S. median of $35,360.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | $30,660 | $29,210 | $21,840 | $44,410 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $33,640 | $31,280 | $22,880 | $46,160 | 4,090 |
| United States | $37,300 | $35,360 | $27,250 | $50,060 | 266,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Caretakers salary after taxes in Florence
On the average salary of $30,660, a single filer in Florence takes home about $26,504 a year, or $2,209 a month and $1,019 every two weeks. Taxes take 14% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Florence a good place for animal caretakers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Florence area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 86.8), so the average $30,660 buys what about $35,333 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Florence ($43,520). A typical home costs $193,792, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Caretakers salary in other South Carolina cities
Florence ranks 7th of 8 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Hilton Head Island pays the most ($36,900).
- Hilton Head Island$36,900
- Charleston$35,600
- Spartanburg$35,100
- Greenville$34,240
- Myrtle Beach$33,130
- Columbia$32,880
- Florence$30,660
- Sumter$29,570
Highest-paying cities for animal caretakers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($47,930).
- San Jose, CA$47,930
- Seattle, WA$47,810
- San Francisco, CA$46,960
- Phoenix, AZ$46,050
- Barnstable, MA$45,910
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Animal Caretakers salary in Florence: questions
How much do animal caretakers make an hour in Florence?
$14.74 an hour on average, and $14.04 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal caretakers salary in Florence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $21,840 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal caretakers take-home pay in Florence?
About $26,504 a year ($2,209 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,660.
Do animal caretakers earn more in Florence than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% less than the U.S. average for this job ($37,300).
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; area Florence, SC (22500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.47, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.47).
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