How much does an animal control worker make in Richmond?
$49,010a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $23.56 an hour or $4,084 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.56
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,360Median: $49,010Highest 10%: $56,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,360 | $20.85 | |
| 25th | $44,020 | $21.16 | |
| Median | $49,010 | $23.56 | |
| 75th | $50,480 | $24.27 | |
| 90th | $56,090 | $26.97 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for animal control workers.
| Washington, DC | $57,510 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,030 |
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How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $23.56 ($49,010 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Richmond than the national average?
Yes: $49,010 against $45,660 nationally, 7% more.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $49,010, so Richmond pays 0% more.
Where does Richmond rank for animal control worker pay?
29 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,090 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.