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How much does an animal control worker make in Pittsburgh?

$52,000a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area. That is $25.00 an hour or $4,333 a month.

Hourly
$25.00
Vs. national median
+14%
Rank among cities
22 of 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,800Median: $52,000Highest 10%: $55,220
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$48,800$23.46
25th$49,140$23.63
Median$52,000$25.00
75th$52,000$25.00
90th$55,220$26.55

Other cities in Pennsylvania

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Philadelphia, PA$56,640
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Related jobs in Pittsburgh

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$103,100
Detective and Criminal Investigator$95,120
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,610
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$83,190
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,370
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,460
Firefighter$72,230
Transportation Security Screener$65,270
Correctional Officer and Jailer$60,540
Bailiff$55,240
Salaries for every job in Pittsburgh, PA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $25.00 ($52,000 a year).

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

Yes: $52,000 against $45,660 nationally, 14% more.

How does Pittsburgh compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?

The median in Pennsylvania is $52,000, so Pittsburgh pays 0% more.

Where does Pittsburgh rank for animal control worker pay?

22 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $48,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,220 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.