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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$37,340
- Allentown$35,350
- Pittsburgh$34,370
- Lancaster$33,980
- Reading$33,950
- Gettysburg$33,900
- Lebanon$33,480
- York$32,800
- Harrisburg$32,560
- Scranton$32,500
- Johnstown$32,400
- Erie$31,930
- Altoona$31,870
- State College$31,640
- Williamsport$30,910
- Chambersburg$30,420
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $37,340 | $34,970 | $31,200 | $31,036 | 103 |
| Allentown | $35,350 | $32,220 | $29,000 | $29,498 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh | $34,370 | $30,860 | $28,430 | $28,741 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $33,980 | $32,400 | $29,100 | $28,440 | 98 |
| Reading | $33,950 | $31,320 | $28,890 | $28,417 | 97 |
| Gettysburg | $33,900 | $32,750 | $29,820 | $28,378 | 95 |
| Lebanon | $33,480 | $32,150 | $29,210 | $28,053 | 93 |
| York | $32,800 | $29,400 | $28,810 | $27,528 | 96 |
| Harrisburg | $32,560 | $30,770 | $27,580 | $27,342 | 99 |
| Scranton | $32,500 | $31,190 | $28,010 | $27,296 | 94 |
| Johnstown | $32,400 | $27,930 | $22,440 | $27,219 | 86 |
| Erie | $31,930 | $29,780 | $28,280 | $26,856 | 91 |
| Altoona | $31,870 | $28,670 | $27,680 | $26,809 | 90 |
| State College | $31,640 | $29,480 | $27,690 | $26,631 | 97 |
| Williamsport | $30,910 | $32,720 | $21,550 | $26,067 | 92 |
| Chambersburg | $30,420 | $27,930 | $22,650 | $25,689 | 95 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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