How much does an animal control worker make in Alabama?
$37,340a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in Alabama. That is $17.95 an hour or $3,112 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.95
- Vs. national median
- -18%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,880Median: $37,340Highest 10%: $54,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,880 | $13.40 | |
| 25th | $30,940 | $14.88 | |
| Median | $37,340 | $17.95 | |
| 75th | $45,000 | $21.63 | |
| 90th | $54,060 | $25.99 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $37,740 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 37. New Mexico | $37,800 |
| 38. Oklahoma | $37,450 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $37,380 |
| 40. Alabama | $37,340 |
| 41. Kentucky | $35,360 |
| 42. West Virginia | $35,120 |
| 43. Mississippi | $34,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.95 ($37,340 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $37,340 against $45,660 nationally, 18% less.
Where does Alabama rank for animal control worker pay?
Alabama ranks 40 of 44 states.
Which city in Alabama pays animal control workers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $37,740 a year.
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.