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SOC 39-2021·Personal Care & Service
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
Median wage
$37,538
10-yr outlook
+13.9%by 2032
Openings / year
2,895
Workers in NY
11,970
How pay grows with experience
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $33,717 |
| Median (typical) | $37,538 |
| Experienced | $43,596 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $39,114 |
| Long Island | $38,447 |
| Hudson Valley | $37,861 |
| Capital Region | $36,472 |
| Central New York | $36,055 |
| Mohawk Valley | $35,664 |
| Finger Lakes | $35,210 |
| Southern Tier | $35,016 |
| Western New York | $34,714 |
| North Country | $34,216 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Personal Care & Service) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Childcare Workers$37,675 median (+$137) · +14.8% by 2032
- Recreation Workers$38,332 median (+$794) · +21.5% by 2032
- Tour and Travel Guides$38,577 median (+$1,040) · +14.5% by 2032
- Funeral Attendants$38,973 median (+$1,436) · +24.2% by 2032
- Residential Advisors$45,681 median (+$8,143) · +24.7% by 2032
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$46,484 median (+$8,946) · +21.8% by 2032
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Personal Care & Service) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$37,282 median (−$256) · +11.7% by 2032
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$36,549 median (−$988) · +23.2% by 2032
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$35,681 median (−$1,856) · +20.0% by 2032
- Gaming Dealers$35,645 median (−$1,892) · +45.4% by 2032
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$34,929 median (−$2,609) · +12.9% by 2032
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,343 median (−$3,194) · +21.9% by 2032
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