Animal Caretakers Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $28,650 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.77
10th percentile $20,810
90th percentile $43,020
Employed locally 320
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,810
    25th
    $23,830
    50th (median)
    $28,650
    75th
    $34,970
    90th
    $43,020

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 35% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 65% 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 York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $30,250
    Childcare Workers $28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $22,010
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,760
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $27,260
    Recreation Workers $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in York?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in York, PA is $13.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.03 or more per hour.

    Is York above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in York, PA is 14.4% 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 York?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $20,810 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,830.