Animal Control Workers Salary
The median animal control workers salary in the United States is $45,660 per year ($21.95/hour). Salaries range from $33,090 at the entry level to $68,070+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,070 animal control workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 3.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$45,660
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.95
per hour
Employment
12,070
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$33,090
25th percentile
$37,750
Median
$45,660
75th percentile
$57,060
90th percentile
$68,070
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+3.9%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Animal Control Workers Salary by State
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$34K$66K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$66K
+46%
Oregon
$66K
+45%
Alaska
$63K
+39%
California
$63K
+37%
Massachusetts
$61K
+33%
Nevada
$59K
+29%
Colorado
$58K
+28%
Connecticut
$57K
+25%
Rhode Island
$55K
+21%
Iowa
$54K
+19%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $66,440 | +45.5% |
| Oregon | $66,130 | +44.8% |
| Alaska | $63,340 | +38.7% |
| California | $62,630 | +37.2% |
| Massachusetts | $60,930 | +33.4% |
| Nevada | $58,810 | +28.8% |
| Colorado | $58,470 | +28.1% |
| Connecticut | $57,130 | +25.1% |
| Rhode Island | $55,060 | +20.6% |
| Iowa | $54,190 | +18.7% |
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Animal Control Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $78,750 | +72.5% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,540 | +69.8% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $74,260 | +62.6% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $70,410 | +54.2% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $67,860 | +48.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $64,050 | +40.3% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $63,140 | +38.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $62,810 | +37.6% |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $61,950 | +35.7% |
| New Haven, CT | $61,860 | +35.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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