How much does an animal control worker make in Buffalo?
$46,680a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,890 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,710Median: $46,680Highest 10%: $66,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,710 | $16.69 | |
| 25th | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| Median | $46,680 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $55,140 | $26.51 | |
| 90th | $66,840 | $32.13 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for animal control workers.
| New York, NY | $55,790 |
| Rochester, NY | $54,370 |
| Albany, NY | $49,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,470 |
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Salaries for every job in Buffalo, NYFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $22.44 ($46,680 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $46,680 against $45,660 nationally, 2% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $48,420, so Buffalo pays 4% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for animal control worker pay?
36 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $66,840 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.