How much does an animal control worker make in Denver?
$61,950a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $29.78 an hour or $5,163 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.78
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,240Median: $61,950Highest 10%: $74,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,240 | $25.12 | |
| 25th | $56,120 | $26.98 | |
| Median | $61,950 | $29.78 | |
| 75th | $65,530 | $31.50 | |
| 90th | $74,230 | $35.69 |
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How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $29.78 ($61,950 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $61,950 against $45,660 nationally, 36% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $58,470, so Denver pays 6% more.
Where does Denver rank for animal control worker pay?
9 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $74,230 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.