How much does an animal control worker make in Orlando?

$54,810a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area. That is $26.35 an hour or $4,568 a month.

Hourly: $26.35
Vs. national median: +20%
Rank among cities: 19 of 70
Jobs in the area: 90

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $37,750Median: $54,810Highest 10%: $61,090

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$37,750	$18.15
25th	$45,770	$22.00
Median	$54,810	$26.35
75th	$58,620	$28.18
90th	$61,090	$29.37

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Miami, FL	$58,430
Tampa, FL	$45,860

Animal Control Worker salary in Florida Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Orlando

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker	$78,850
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective	$78,250
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker	$78,200
Fire Inspector and Investigator	$73,140
Detective and Criminal Investigator	$70,760
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer	$63,010
Transportation Security Screener	$61,530
Bailiff	$60,950
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer	$59,860
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker	$48,590

Salaries for every job in Orlando, FL

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Orlando?

The median hourly pay in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro area is $26.35 ($54,810 a year).

Do animal control workers make more in Orlando than the national average?

Yes: $54,810 against $45,660 nationally, 20% more.

How does Orlando compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $45,860, so Orlando pays 20% more.

Where does Orlando rank for animal control worker pay?

19 of 70 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Orlando?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,750 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,090 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.