Animal Caretakers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • New York
Animal Caretakers in New York earn a median salary of $34,578 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.3% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 15,940 animal caretakers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $32,240 to $36,670 depending on location.
$34,578
Avg median salary in New York
$36,670
Highest paying metro
$32,240
Lowest paying metro
15,940
Employed in New York
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $36,670 | $34,550 | $43,470 | 10,920 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,300 | $33,950 | $41,620 | 580 |
| Ithaca, NY | $36,220 | $34,780 | $37,760 | 80 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,140 | $33,040 | $41,270 | 150 |
| Albany, NY | $35,460 | $31,530 | $38,880 | 820 |
| Central East New York | $35,220 | $31,480 | $37,040 | 320 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,060 | $32,810 | $38,410 | 490 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $34,810 | $31,200 | $42,720 | 70 |
| Utica, NY | $34,340 | $32,050 | $36,340 | 180 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,260 | $31,200 | $35,920 | 710 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $33,930 | $31,460 | $36,080 | 200 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,750 | $31,490 | $35,980 | 920 |
| Binghamton, NY | $33,240 | $31,200 | $35,410 | 130 |
| Elmira, NY | $32,820 | $32,090 | $35,220 | 50 |
| Southwest New York | $32,780 | $31,200 | $35,560 | 250 |
| Watertown, NY | $32,240 | $31,490 | $36,870 | 70 |