Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • New Mexico
Animal Caretakers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $30,282 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.5% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 1,630 animal caretakers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $28,400 to $35,410 depending on location.
$30,282
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$35,410
Highest paying metro
$28,400
Lowest paying metro
1,630
Employed in New Mexico
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $35,410 | $30,340 | $37,190 | 240 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $30,580 | $29,310 | $36,800 | 860 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $29,560 | $27,660 | $35,640 | 240 |
| Farmington, NM | $29,100 | $27,990 | $36,540 | 50 |
| Northern New Mexico | $28,640 | $27,420 | $34,430 | 70 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $28,400 | $26,570 | $33,830 | 170 |