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Animal Caretaker Salary in New York (2026)
$18.19 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,138/year ($2,595/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 7th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 12% above the national average. Of the 12,470 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $37,840 a year — though pay ranges from $33,800 for newcomers to $48,740 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,800 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,640 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,740 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 12,470 Animal Caretaker jobs in New York (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $37,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,138 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $37,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,361 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,895 |
| New York state income tax | −$1,446 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,138 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,595 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in New York?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in New York is $37,840 per year ($18.19 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,640 and $43,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in New York?
- On the median salary of $37,840, a single filer in New York takes home about $31,138 per year ($2,595 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 12,470 Animal Caretaker jobs in New York in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified New York state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for New York.