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How much does an animal control worker make in Cleveland?

$49,710a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Cleveland, OH metro area. That is $23.90 an hour or $4,143 a month.

Hourly
$23.90
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
25 of 70
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,530Median: $49,710Highest 10%: $67,720
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,530$17.56
25th$44,270$21.28
Median$49,710$23.90
75th$56,180$27.01
90th$67,720$32.56

Other cities in Ohio

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Cincinnati, OH$37,180
Animal Control Worker salary in Ohio Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Cleveland

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$101,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$89,300
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$86,250
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,280
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$79,850
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$79,770
Transportation Security Screener$65,940
Firefighter$62,720
Correctional Officer and Jailer$59,370
Fire Inspector and Investigator$57,590
Salaries for every job in Cleveland, OH

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $23.90 ($49,710 a year).

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

Yes: $49,710 against $45,660 nationally, 9% more.

How does Cleveland compare with the rest of Ohio?

The median in Ohio is $45,220, so Cleveland pays 10% more.

Where does Cleveland rank for animal control worker pay?

25 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $67,720 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.