Animal Caretakers pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for animal caretakers is $15.08 an hour ($31,360 a year). About 9,910 people work in this job there.
That is 11% lower than the U.S. median ($35,360). Pennsylvania ranks 30th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal caretakers in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.26 | $23,430 |
| 25% of workers | $13.66 | $28,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $15.08 | $31,360 |
| 75% of workers | $17.53 | $36,450 |
| 90% of workers | $23.06 | $47,960 |
Animal Caretakers pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $34,970 | 5,480 |
| Gettysburg | $32,750 | 70 |
| Williamsport | $32,720 | 60 |
| Lancaster | $32,400 | 430 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $32,220 | 700 |
| Lebanon | $32,150 | 60 |
| Reading | $31,320 | 290 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $31,190 | 250 |
| Pittsburgh | $30,860 | 2,160 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $30,770 | 510 |
| Erie | $29,780 | 210 |
| State College | $29,480 | 100 |
| York-Hanover | $29,400 | 300 |
| Altoona | $28,670 | 70 |
| Chambersburg | $27,930 | 120 |
| Johnstown | $27,930 | 40 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal caretakers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +12.1% over ten years, much faster than average · about 62,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Nursing Assistants | $44,590 |
| Childcare Workers | $30,140 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,430 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,140 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $35,360 |
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