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How much does an animal control worker make in Albuquerque?

$43,250a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,604 a month.

Hourly
$20.79
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
52 of 70
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,250Median: $43,250Highest 10%: $52,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$31,250$15.02
25th$34,310$16.50
Median$43,250$20.79
75th$45,650$21.95
90th$52,100$25.05

Other cities in New Mexico

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Albuquerque

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$85,290
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$68,380
Transportation Security Screener$63,810
Fire Inspector and Investigator$62,800
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$60,790
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$60,720
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$57,720
Protective Service Worker$55,370
Correctional Officer and Jailer$47,940
Salaries for every job in Albuquerque, NM

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Albuquerque?

The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $20.79 ($43,250 a year).

Do animal control workers make more in Albuquerque than the national average?

No: $43,250 against $45,660 nationally, 5% less.

How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?

The median in New Mexico is $37,800, so Albuquerque pays 14% more.

Where does Albuquerque rank for animal control worker pay?

52 of 70 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Albuquerque?

The lowest-paid 10% make $31,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $52,100 or more.

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.