Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$33,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.14

per hour

Employment

1,710

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

-5.1%

National: $35,360

📊 Compared to the national median of $35,360, New Mexico pays 5.1% LESS for Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,489

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

37%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$27,980

25th

$29,070

Median

$33,570

75th

$37,300

90th

$44,020

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).