Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$26,970

per year

Hourly Rate

$12.97

per hour

Employment

1,900

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-23.7%

National: $35,360

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,360, Mississippi pays 23.7% LESS for Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$31,804

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

40%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$21,160

25th

$22,190

Median

$26,970

75th

$29,890

90th

$36,970

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).