How much does an animal trainer make in Pennsylvania?
$38,920a year
Median yearly pay for animal trainers in Pennsylvania. That is $18.71 an hour or $3,243 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.71
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 47
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,410Median: $38,920Highest 10%: $58,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,410 | $15.10 | |
| 25th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| 75th | $52,080 | $25.04 | |
| 90th | $58,670 | $28.21 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $42,860 |
| Lancaster, PA | $39,540 |
| Allentown, PA | $39,450 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $35,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal trainers.
| 19. Oklahoma | $40,310 |
| 20. Arkansas | $39,400 |
| 21. North Dakota | $38,970 |
| 22. Pennsylvania | $38,920 |
| 23. Utah | $38,580 |
| 24. District of Columbia | $38,200 |
| 25. South Dakota | $38,120 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal trainer make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $18.71 ($38,920 a year).
Do animal trainers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $38,920 against $39,990 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for animal trainer pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 22 of 47 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays animal trainers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $42,860 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.