Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #28 of 51 · NM
6% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,050 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $33,570
Employment 1,710
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,980P25 $29,070 Median $33,570P75 $37,300P90 $44,020
About 80% of animal caretakerss in New Mexico earn between $27,980 and $44,020. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in New Mexico is $35,050, about 6% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $35,360 | $38,080 | 240 |
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $35,000 | $34,900 | 70 |
| Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $33,280 | $34,600 | 290 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $33,080 | $34,910 | 890 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $30,160 | $32,710 | 160 |