New York

Animal Caretakers Salary in New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$40,540
+8.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
$19.49
 
10th Percentile
$33,800
Entry level
90th Percentile
$48,740
Senior level
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Salary Range

Animal Caretakers in New York earn between $33,800 and $48,740, with a mean of $40,540. The national average for this role is $37,303.

$40,540 mean
10th Percentile$33,80090th Percentile$48,740

How New York Compares

LocationMean Salary
New York$40,540
National Average$37,303
District of Columbia$46,510
Washington$46,160
Massachusetts$45,080
Arizona$44,630
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. New York. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.