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Animal Caretaker Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$15.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $26,415/year ($2,201/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 30th of 51 states for Animal Caretaker pay, with a median about 7% below the national average. Of the 9,910 Animal Caretaker jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $31,360 a year — though pay ranges from $23,430 for newcomers to $47,960 at the top.
Animal Caretaker pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $23,430 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $28,400 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $31,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $36,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,960 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,910 Animal Caretaker jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 39-2021, “Animal Caretakers”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Animal Caretaker salary of $31,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $26,415 — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
| Gross (median) | $31,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,583 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,399 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$963 |
| Take-home (annual) | $26,415 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,201 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Animal Caretaker make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Animal Caretaker salary in Pennsylvania is $31,360 per year ($15.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $28,400 and $36,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Animal Caretaker in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $31,360, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $26,415 per year ($2,201 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.8%.
- How many Animal Caretaker jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 9,910 Animal Caretaker jobs in Pennsylvania in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Pennsylvania state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Pennsylvania.