How much does an animal control worker make in New York?
$48,420a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in New York. That is $23.28 an hour or $4,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.28
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,800Median: $48,420Highest 10%: $73,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,800 | $16.73 | |
| 25th | $38,920 | $18.71 | |
| Median | $48,420 | $23.28 | |
| 75th | $61,570 | $29.60 | |
| 90th | $73,360 | $35.27 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $55,790 |
| Rochester, NY | $54,370 |
| Albany, NY | $49,150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $48,150 |
| Buffalo, NY | $46,680 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $43,470 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 16. Maine | $49,660 |
| 17. Virginia | $49,010 |
| 18. New Hampshire | $48,840 |
| 19. New York | $48,420 |
| 20. Michigan | $48,340 |
| 21. Arizona | $47,650 |
| 22. Utah | $47,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $23.28 ($48,420 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $48,420 against $45,660 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for animal control worker pay?
New York ranks 19 of 44 states.
Which city in New York pays animal control workers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $55,790 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.