Animal Caretakers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for animal caretakers is $18.19 an hour ($37,840 a year). About 12,470 people work in this job there.
That is 7% higher than the U.S. median ($35,360). New York ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.25 | $33,800 |
| 25% of workers | $17.14 | $35,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.19 | $37,840 |
| 75% of workers | $21.05 | $43,780 |
| 90% of workers | $23.43 | $48,740 |
Animal Caretakers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $37,900 | 11,430 |
| Ithaca | $36,930 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $36,360 | 540 |
| Glens Falls | $35,890 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $35,640 | 880 |
| Syracuse | $35,500 | 470 |
| Utica-Rome | $35,460 | 180 |
| Kingston | $35,090 | 150 |
| Rochester | $34,950 | 730 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $34,840 | 800 |
| Elmira | $34,280 | 50 |
| Binghamton | $33,880 | 130 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum | $33,810 | 60 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal caretakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $48,590 |
| Childcare Workers | $37,590 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,750 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,010 |
| Animal Trainers | $48,790 |
| Animal Control Workers | $48,420 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $34,860 |
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