How much does an animal control worker make in Riverside?
$59,870a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area. That is $28.78 an hour or $4,989 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.78
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,830Median: $59,870Highest 10%: $76,880
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,830 | $23.00 | |
| 25th | $50,920 | $24.48 | |
| Median | $59,870 | $28.78 | |
| 75th | $65,990 | $31.73 | |
| 90th | $76,880 | $36.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for animal control workers.
| San Francisco, CA | $77,540 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,050 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $62,810 |
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Salaries for every job in Riverside, CAFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Riverside?
The median hourly pay in the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area is $28.78 ($59,870 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Riverside than the national average?
Yes: $59,870 against $45,660 nationally, 31% more.
How does Riverside compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,630, so Riverside pays 4% less.
Where does Riverside rank for animal control worker pay?
12 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $76,880 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.