How much does an animal caretaker make in Pennsylvania?
$31,360a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Pennsylvania. That is $15.08 an hour or $2,613 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.08
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 9,910
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,430Median: $31,360Highest 10%: $47,960
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,430 | $11.26 | |
| 25th | $28,400 | $13.65 | |
| Median | $31,360 | $15.08 | |
| 75th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 90th | $47,960 | $23.06 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $30,770 |
| Erie, PA | $29,780 |
| State College, PA | $29,480 |
| York, PA | $29,400 |
| Altoona, PA | $28,670 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $27,930 |
| Johnstown, PA | $27,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 27. Texas | $32,730 |
| 28. Idaho | $32,170 |
| 29. Nebraska | $31,680 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $31,360 |
| 31. South Carolina | $31,280 |
| 32. Missouri | $31,230 |
| 33. North Carolina | $30,870 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $15.08 ($31,360 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $31,360 against $35,360 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for animal caretaker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 30 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays animal caretakers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $34,970 a year.
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.