Animal Caretakers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $30,580 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $14.70
10th percentile $28,000
90th percentile $43,730
Employed locally 860
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,000
    25th
    $29,310
    50th (median)
    $30,580
    75th
    $36,800
    90th
    $43,730

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 45% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,380
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $37,120
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $35,870

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $35,010
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $47,850
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,950
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,140
    Recreation Workers $25,280
    Residential Advisors $35,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Albuquerque, NM is $14.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.91 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 8.6% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,310.