How much does an animal control worker make in New Jersey?
$52,050a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in New Jersey. That is $25.02 an hour or $4,338 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.02
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,890Median: $52,050Highest 10%: $81,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,890 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $42,690 | $20.52 | |
| Median | $52,050 | $25.02 | |
| 75th | $64,580 | $31.05 | |
| 90th | $81,240 | $39.06 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,640 |
| New York, NY | $55,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 10. Iowa | $54,190 |
| 11. Wyoming | $53,870 |
| 12. Maryland | $53,330 |
| 13. New Jersey | $52,050 |
| 14. Pennsylvania | $52,000 |
| 15. Montana | $50,530 |
| 16. Maine | $49,660 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $25.02 ($52,050 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $52,050 against $45,660 nationally, 14% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for animal control worker pay?
New Jersey ranks 13 of 44 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays animal control workers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $56,640 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.