Animal Caretakers Salary in Farmington, NM

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

Median annual salary $29,100 -13.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.99
10th percentile $27,420
90th percentile $53,350
Employed locally 50
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,420
    25th
    $27,990
    50th (median)
    $29,100
    75th
    $36,540
    90th
    $53,350

    Farmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,020 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 55% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 45% 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 Farmington, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $31,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,420
    Residential Advisors $33,990
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $43,060
    Recreation Workers $35,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Farmington?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Farmington, NM is $13.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.65 or more per hour.

    Is Farmington above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Farmington, NM is 13.1% 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 Farmington?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $27,420 per year in Farmington, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,990.