How much does an animal control worker make in Kentucky?
$35,360a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in Kentucky. That is $17.00 an hour or $2,947 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.00
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,600Median: $35,360Highest 10%: $47,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,600 | $13.27 | |
| 25th | $30,080 | $14.46 | |
| Median | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 75th | $38,570 | $18.54 | |
| 90th | $47,580 | $22.88 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $37,340 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $37,180 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 38. Oklahoma | $37,450 |
| 39. Wisconsin | $37,380 |
| 40. Alabama | $37,340 |
| 41. Kentucky | $35,360 |
| 42. West Virginia | $35,120 |
| 43. Mississippi | $34,890 |
| 44. Arkansas | $34,410 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $17.00 ($35,360 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $35,360 against $45,660 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for animal control worker pay?
Kentucky ranks 41 of 44 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays animal control workers the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $37,340 a year.
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.