Average Zoo Keeper Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Zoo Keeper salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Zoo Keeper Make in Mexico?

A Zoo Keeper working in Mexico will typically earn around 301,600 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 146,200 MXN to the highest average salary of 475,700 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
301,600 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
25,133 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
146,200 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
12,183 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
475,700 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
39,641 MXN

These are average salaries for a Zoo Keeper in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Zoo Keeper to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Zoo Keeper salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Zoo Keeper Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Zoo Keeper will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Zoo Keeper can earn between 146,200 MXN and 475,700 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Zoo Keeper in Mexico is 313,700 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 313,700 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 313,700 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Zoo Keeper salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 207,700 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 207,700 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 412,000 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 412,000 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Zoo Keeper Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average zoo keeper salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Zoo Keeper in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 172,200 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Zoo Keeper salary would increase to 239,300 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Zoo Keeper, the average salary would be 315,900 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 388,100 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Zoo Keeper with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 413,900 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Zoo Keeper with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 454,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
172,200 MXN
2-5 Years +42%
239,300 MXN
5-10 Years +31%
315,900 MXN
10-15 Years +23%
388,100 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
413,900 MXN
20+ Years +10%
454,300 MXN

Zoo Keeper Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Zoo Keeper in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Zoo Keeper in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 209,500 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Zoo Keeper in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 312,400 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Zoo Keeper in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 417,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
209,500 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +47%
312,400 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +34%
417,200 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Zoo Keeper Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male zoo keeper will earn an average of 318,800 MXN, while a female zoo keeper will earn around 294,700 MXN.

This means that a male zoo keeper earns approximately 8% more than a female zoo keeper for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
318,800 MXN
Female -8%
294,700 MXN

Zoo Keeper Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Zoo Keeper in Mexico is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Zoo Keeper in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Zoo Keeper Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Zoo Keeper is a low bonus based job, with 31% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

69% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
31%
No Bonus
69%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Zoo Keeper

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Zoo Keeper in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Animal Breeder Pet Care 361,500 MXN
Animal Care Worker Pet Care 239,300 MXN
Animal Caretaker Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Animal Control Officer Pet Care 259,100 MXN
Animal Health Technician Pet Care 305,600 MXN
Animal Keeper Pet Care 299,500 MXN
Animal Scientist Pet Care 529,600 MXN
Kennel Attendant Pet Care 218,900 MXN
Kennel Technician Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Pet Sitter Pet Care 194,600 MXN
Veterinarian Pet Care 475,700 MXN
Veterinary Assistant Pet Care 320,500 MXN
Veterinary Office Manager Pet Care 516,100 MXN
Veterinary Receptionist Pet Care 237,400 MXN
Veterinary Technician Pet Care 325,900 MXN
Zoo Veterinarian Pet Care 485,300 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 365,400 MXN
Acuna 288,700 MXN
Aguascalientes 389,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 263,100 MXN
Buenavista 307,400 MXN
Campeche 290,800 MXN
Cancun 372,600 MXN
Celaya 327,300 MXN
Chalco 282,300 MXN
Chetumal 273,000 MXN
Chicoloapan 282,300 MXN
Chihuahua 396,300 MXN
Chilpancingo 301,700 MXN
Chimalhuacan 382,600 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 279,400 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 363,000 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 271,300 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 265,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 369,900 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 345,700 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 312,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 258,400 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 330,900 MXN
Coacalco 313,700 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 307,400 MXN
Colima 263,900 MXN
Cordoba 251,500 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 341,400 MXN
Cuautla 263,100 MXN
Cuernavaca 332,100 MXN
Culiacan 404,600 MXN
Delicias 253,400 MXN
Durango 363,000 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 413,900 MXN
Ensenada 332,100 MXN
Fresnillo 261,300 MXN
General Escobedo 339,100 MXN
Gomez Palacio 314,500 MXN
Guadalajara 385,300 MXN
Guadalupe 372,600 MXN
Guaymas 239,000 MXN
Hermosillo 378,300 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 243,000 MXN
Iguala 254,700 MXN
Irapuato 351,200 MXN
Ixtapaluca 340,400 MXN
Jiutepec 290,800 MXN
La Paz 301,800 MXN
Leon 383,300 MXN
Los Mochis 312,400 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 327,800 MXN
Manzanillo 249,600 MXN
Matamoros 349,300 MXN
Mazatlan 357,700 MXN
Merida 367,900 MXN
Metepec 292,000 MXN
Mexicali 396,300 MXN
Mexico City 398,300 MXN
Minatitlan 233,600 MXN
Monclova 299,500 MXN
Monterrey 401,300 MXN
Morelia 367,200 MXN
Naucalpan 378,800 MXN
Navojoa 251,500 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 390,000 MXN
Nogales 277,400 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 339,100 MXN
Oaxaca 314,500 MXN
Ojo de Agua 314,500 MXN
Orizaba 239,000 MXN
Pachuca 309,800 MXN
Piedras Negras 277,400 MXN
Playa del Carmen 252,300 MXN
Poza Rica 273,000 MXN
Puebla 401,300 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 301,300 MXN
Queretaro 365,400 MXN
Reynosa 354,000 MXN
Salamanca 263,100 MXN
Saltillo 392,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 282,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 265,000 MXN
San Luis Potosi 390,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 267,100 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 348,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 286,400 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 243,000 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 315,700 MXN
Tampico 332,500 MXN
Tapachula 294,300 MXN
Tehuacan 296,000 MXN
Tepic 318,800 MXN
Tijuana 413,900 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 361,500 MXN
Tlaquepaque 348,300 MXN
Toluca 345,100 MXN
Tonala 345,700 MXN
Torreon 375,200 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 367,900 MXN
Uruapan 320,500 MXN
Veracruz 366,200 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 335,800 MXN
Villahermosa 325,900 MXN
Xalapa 339,100 MXN
Xico 348,300 MXN
Zacatecas 265,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 266,000 MXN
Zapopan 409,000 MXN

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