Animal Caretakers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $35,410 +5.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.02
10th percentile $29,890
90th percentile $42,620
Employed locally 240
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,890
    25th
    $30,340
    50th (median)
    $35,410
    75th
    $37,190
    90th
    $42,620

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 47% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 53% 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 Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,760
    Childcare Workers$36,320
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$52,040
    Recreation Workers$37,380
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$39,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Santa Fe?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Santa Fe, NM is $17.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.10 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Fe above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Santa Fe, NM is 5.8% above 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,890 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,340.