How much does an animal control worker make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $21.95 an hour or $3,805 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.95
- Average (mean)
- $48,440
- Jobs
- 12,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,090 | $15.91 | |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $45,660 | $21.95 | |
| 75th | $57,060 | $27.43 | |
| 90th | $68,070 | $32.73 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $66,440 |
| Oregon | $66,130 |
| Alaska | $63,340 |
| California | $62,630 |
| Massachusetts | $60,930 |
| Nevada | $58,810 |
| Colorado | $58,470 |
| Connecticut | $57,130 |
| Rhode Island | $55,060 |
| Iowa | $54,190 |
| Wyoming | $53,870 |
| Maryland | $53,330 |
| New Jersey | $52,050 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,000 |
| Montana | $50,530 |
| Maine | $49,660 |
| Virginia | $49,010 |
| New Hampshire | $48,840 |
| New York | $48,420 |
| Michigan | $48,340 |
| Arizona | $47,650 |
| Utah | $47,210 |
| Florida | $45,860 |
| South Dakota | $45,530 |
| Ohio | $45,220 |
| North Carolina | $43,940 |
| Idaho | $43,930 |
| Texas | $43,250 |
| Indiana | $43,000 |
| Tennessee | $42,970 |
| Illinois | $42,480 |
| Missouri | $41,760 |
| Kansas | $39,520 |
| Georgia | $39,500 |
| South Carolina | $38,790 |
| Louisiana | $38,020 |
| New Mexico | $37,800 |
| Oklahoma | $37,450 |
| Wisconsin | $37,380 |
| Alabama | $37,340 |
| Kentucky | $35,360 |
| West Virginia | $35,120 |
| Mississippi | $34,890 |
| Arkansas | $34,410 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $78,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,540 |
| San Jose, CA | $74,260 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $70,410 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $67,860 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,050 |
| Boston, MA | $63,140 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,810 |
| Denver, CO | $61,950 |
| New Haven, CT | $61,860 |
| Hartford, CT | $60,560 |
| Riverside, CA | $59,870 |
| Miami, FL | $58,430 |
| Washington, DC | $57,510 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,640 |
In other countries
Animal Control Worker belongs to the international group "Protective services workers not elsewhere classified".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $21.95 ($45,660 a year).
How much does an animal control worker make a month?
About $3,805 a month before tax, based on a median of $45,660 a year.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,090 or less a year ($15.91 an hour); the top 10% make $68,070 or more.
Which state pays animal control workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $66,440 a year, followed by Oregon ($66,130) and Alaska ($63,340).
Which city pays animal control workers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $78,750 a year.
How many animal control workers are there in the United States?
About 12,070 people work as animal control workers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.