Animal Caretakers Salary in Elmira, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Elmira, NY

Median annual salary $32,820 -1.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $42,760
Employed locally 50
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $32,090
    50th (median)
    $32,820
    75th
    $35,220
    90th
    $42,760

    Elmira economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,469 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 48% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $36,670
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $36,300
    Ithaca, NY $36,220
    Kingston, NY $36,140
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $35,460

    Related occupations in Elmira, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$33,170
    Recreation Workers$33,240
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,960
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$31,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Elmira?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Elmira, NY is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.97 or more per hour.

    Is Elmira above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Elmira, NY is 1.9% 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 Elmira?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Elmira, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,090.