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How much does an animal caretaker make in Harrisburg?

$30,770a year

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area. That is $14.79 an hour or $2,564 a month.

Hourly
$14.79
Vs. national median
-13%
Rank among cities
215 of 385
Jobs in the area
510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,970Median: $30,770Highest 10%: $44,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$22,970$11.04
25th$27,580$13.26
Median$30,770$14.79
75th$34,940$16.80
90th$44,940$21.61

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for animal caretakers.

Philadelphia, PA$34,970
Gettysburg, PA$32,750
Williamsport, PA$32,720
Lancaster, PA$32,400
Allentown, PA$32,220
Lebanon, PA$32,150
Reading, PA$31,320
Scranton, PA$31,190
Pittsburgh, PA$30,860
Erie, PA$29,780
State College, PA$29,480
York, PA$29,400
Altoona, PA$28,670
Chambersburg, PA$27,930
Animal Caretaker salary in Pennsylvania Animal Caretaker salary in all states

Related jobs in Harrisburg

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$47,470
Skincare Specialist$44,560
First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$43,690
Concierge$39,450
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$36,580
Residential Advisor$35,940
Funeral Attendant$35,380
Recreation Worker$34,710
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$31,060
Hairdresser$30,550
Salaries for every job in Harrisburg, PA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Harrisburg?

The median hourly pay in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area is $14.79 ($30,770 a year).

Do animal caretakers make more in Harrisburg than the national average?

No: $30,770 against $35,360 nationally, 13% less.

How does Harrisburg compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $31,360, so Harrisburg pays 2% less.

Where does Harrisburg rank for animal caretaker pay?

215 of 385 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal caretaker make starting out in Harrisburg?

The lowest-paid 10% make $22,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,940 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.