Animal Caretakers Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $29,410 -12.1% vs national
Median hourly $14.14
10th percentile $22,960
90th percentile $39,520
Employed locally 290
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,960
    25th
    $27,090
    50th (median)
    $29,410
    75th
    $34,100
    90th
    $39,520

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $38,770
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $37,150
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $34,500
    Lexington Park, MD $34,260
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $33,630
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $33,130

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$28,600
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,550
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,690
    Recreation Workers$30,980
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$40,930
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$43,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Scranton?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Scranton, PA is $14.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.00 or more per hour.

    Is Scranton above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Scranton, PA is 12.1% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Scranton?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $22,960 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,090.