Animal Control Workers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,830
↑ 41.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Animal Control Workers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Animal Control Workers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 41.2% since 2011 ($32,460 → $45,830)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,830
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.2% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,830 | +6.2% |
| 2023 | $43,170 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | $39,320 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $39,160 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | $38,430 | +2.2% |
| 2019 | $37,590 | +3.5% |
| 2018 | $36,330 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | $35,520 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $34,550 | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $33,450 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $32,560 | +1.7% |
| 2013 | $32,020 | +1.1% |
| 2012 | $31,680 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | $32,460 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.