Animal Trainers Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $41,600 +7.4% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $31,070
90th percentile $63,530
Employed locally 30
National median $38,750

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,070
    25th
    $34,190
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $53,500
    90th
    $63,530

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Trainers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Trainers salary is 48% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Trainers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $94,390
    Urban Honolulu, HI $72,080
    Hawaii $72,080
    Colorado Springs, CO $64,590
    Birmingham, AL $63,330
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $60,390

    Nearby metros — Animal Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lancaster, PA $45,300
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $44,600
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $42,730
    Pittsburgh, PA $41,850
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $40,350
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $37,940

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $29,900
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,100
    Childcare Workers $28,190
    Animal Caretakers $29,870
    Recreation Workers $31,430
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $37,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Trainers make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Trainers in Harrisburg, PA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.54 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Animal Trainers salaries?

    The median Animal Trainers salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.4% above the national median of $38,750. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Trainers in Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Animal Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $31,070 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,190.