How much does an animal caretaker make in New York?
$37,840a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in New York. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 12,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,800Median: $37,840Highest 10%: $48,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,800 | $16.25 | |
| 25th | $35,640 | $17.13 | |
| Median | $37,840 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $43,780 | $21.05 | |
| 90th | $48,740 | $23.43 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $37,900 |
| Ithaca, NY | $36,930 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $36,360 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $35,890 |
| Albany, NY | $35,640 |
| Syracuse, NY | $35,500 |
| Utica, NY | $35,460 |
| Kingston, NY | $35,090 |
| Rochester, NY | $34,950 |
| Buffalo, NY | $34,840 |
| Elmira, NY | $34,280 |
| Binghamton, NY | $33,880 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 4. Massachusetts | $39,650 |
| 5. California | $38,700 |
| 6. Arizona | $38,180 |
| 7. New York | $37,840 |
| 8. Colorado | $37,430 |
| 9. Connecticut | $37,310 |
| 10. Maine | $37,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $18.19 ($37,840 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $37,840 against $35,360 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for animal caretaker pay?
New York ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays animal caretakers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $37,900 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.