How much does an animal control worker make in Pennsylvania?
$52,000a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in Pennsylvania. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.00
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 44
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,740Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $67,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,740 | $22.95 | |
| 25th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $52,000 | $25.00 | |
| 75th | $56,410 | $27.12 | |
| 90th | $67,370 | $32.39 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $56,640 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $52,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 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 |
| 17. Virginia | $49,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $52,000 against $45,660 nationally, 14% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for animal control worker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 14 of 44 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania 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.