Animal Trainers pay range in Allentown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,880 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,930 or more. The middle half of animal trainers in Allentown earn between $35,980 and $44,710.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $39KMedian
- $45K75th
- $57K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $44,210 | $3,684 | $21.25 |
| Median | $39,450 | $3,288 | $18.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,980 | $2,998 | $17.30 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,710 | $3,726 | $21.50 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Trainers pay in Allentown vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Animal trainers in Allentown earn 5% more than the Pennsylvania average ($42,030) and 6% less than the U.S. average ($47,020). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $39,990.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown | $44,210 | $39,450 | $33,880 | $56,930 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,030 | $38,920 | $31,410 | $58,670 | 460 |
| United States | $47,020 | $39,990 | $29,600 | $75,490 | 18,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Trainers salary after taxes in Allentown
On the average salary of $44,210, a single filer in Allentown takes home about $36,345 a year, or $3,029 a month and $1,398 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $36,808 | $3,067 |
| Working in PA | $36,345 | $3,029 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Allentown a good place for animal trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Allentown area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.0), so the average $44,210 buys what about $44,224 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Allentown ($48,990). A typical home costs $363,989, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Trainers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Allentown ranks 2nd of 4 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job; Philadelphia pays the most ($48,810).
- Philadelphia$48,810
- Allentown$44,210
- Lancaster$39,480
- Pittsburgh$37,880
Highest-paying cities for animal trainers
Virginia Beach, VA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($76,380).
- Virginia Beach, VA$76,380
- Washington, DC$68,840
- Colorado Springs, CO$68,260
- San Francisco, CA$65,520
- Santa Maria, CA$62,820
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Animal Trainers salary in Allentown: questions
How much do animal trainers make an hour in Allentown?
$21.25 an hour on average, and $18.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal trainers salary in Allentown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,880 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,980, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal trainers take-home pay in Allentown?
About $36,345 a year ($3,029 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $44,210. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do animal trainers earn more in Allentown than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% less than the U.S. average for this job ($47,020).
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 39-2011; area Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ (10900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.2%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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