Mammal Keeper Salary in El Paso, Texas

How much does a Mammal Keeper make in El Paso, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mammal Keeper in El Paso, TX is $30,402. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $26,989 to $34,666, with most professionals earning between $23,882 and $38,548.

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What is a Mammal Keeper?

A Mammal Keeper is responsible for the care and management of a variety of mammal species within a zoo, wildlife park, or conservation center. Their duties may include feeding and watering animals, cleaning and maintaining enclosures, providing enrichment activities, monitoring animal behavior and health, administering medications, and assisting with breeding and conservation programs. Mammal keepers also educate the public about the animals in their care and may participate in research and conservation efforts to help protect and preserve endangered species. They must have a strong understanding of animal behavior, nutrition, and husbandry, as well as a commitment to animal welfare and conservation.

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What does a Mammal Keeper do?

Common responsibilities of a Mammal Keeper

Collaborating with other zoo staff to ensure the overall well-being and welfare of the mammals.

September 19, 2023

Providing daily care and feeding for mammals in the zoo or wildlife park.

October 01, 2023

Educating visitors about the mammals in their care and their conservation status.

October 04, 2023

Keeping detailed records of the mammals' behavior, diet, and health.

October 05, 2023

Enriching the environment for mammals by providing toys, puzzles, and other stimulating activities.

October 06, 2023

Assisting with the training and socialization of mammals for public interactions and educational programs.

October 09, 2023

Administering medications and treatments as directed by the veterinary staff.

October 23, 2023

Participating in the capture, restraint, and transportation of mammals for medical procedures or exhibit changes.

October 25, 2023

Monitoring the health and behavior of mammals and reporting any concerns to the veterinary staff.

October 28, 2023

Cleaning and maintaining mammal enclosures and exhibits.

October 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Mammal Keeper in El Paso, TX

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

26989

34666

30402

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

27718

35225

30996

What is the average salary for Mammal Keeper in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mammal Keeper in El Paso, TX. The base salary for Mammal Keeper ranges from $26,989 to $34,666 with the average base salary of $30,402. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $27,718 to $35,225 with the average total cash compensation of $30,996.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$30,402	$26,989 - $34,666
Bonus	$594	$728 - $559
Total Pay	$30,996	$27,718 - $35,225

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Mammal Keeper Salary Near El Paso, TX

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Sunland Park, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $26,989 - $34,666	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX 0%
CITY, STATE Las Cruces, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $26,850 - $34,487	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Alamogordo, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,646 - $35,510	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Roswell, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,181 - $34,913	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Hobbs, NM	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $27,420 - $35,219	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX
CITY, STATE Sierra Vista, AZ	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $29,091 - $37,365	COMPARE TO El Paso, TX

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About El Paso, Texas

El Paso is located at the intersection of three states (Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua) and two countries (the U.S. and Mexico). It is the only major Texas city on Mountain Time. Ciudad Juarez used to be on Central Time, but both cities are now on Mountain Time. El Paso is closer to the capital cities of four other states - Phoenix, Arizona (345 miles away); Santa Fe, New Mexico, (273 miles away); Ciudad Chihuahua, Chihuahua, (218 miles away), and Hermosillo, Sonora (325 miles away) - than it is to the capital of its own state, Austin (528 miles away). It is closer to Los Angeles, California...

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