How much does an animal control worker make in Detroit?
$48,340a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area. That is $23.24 an hour or $4,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.24
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 31 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,440Median: $48,340Highest 10%: $62,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| 25th | $39,140 | $18.82 | |
| Median | $48,340 | $23.24 | |
| 75th | $57,880 | $27.83 | |
| 90th | $62,440 | $30.02 |
Other cities in Michigan
Median yearly pay for animal control workers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Detroit?
The median hourly pay in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area is $23.24 ($48,340 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Detroit than the national average?
Yes: $48,340 against $45,660 nationally, 6% more.
How does Detroit compare with the rest of Michigan?
The median in Michigan is $48,340, so Detroit pays 0% more.
Where does Detroit rank for animal control worker pay?
31 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Detroit?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,440 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.