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How much does an animal control worker make in Sacramento?

$64,050a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $30.79 an hour or $5,338 a month.

Hourly
$30.79
Vs. national median
+40%
Rank among cities
6 of 70
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,620Median: $64,050Highest 10%: $78,850
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,620$25.30
25th$59,710$28.71
Median$64,050$30.79
75th$74,610$35.87
90th$78,850$37.91

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

San Francisco, CA$77,540
Los Angeles, CA$62,810
Riverside, CA$59,870
Animal Control Worker salary in California Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$163,800
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$160,500
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$135,000
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$111,500
Detective and Criminal Investigator$109,500
Fire Inspector and Investigator$107,700
Forest Fire Inspector and Prevention Specialist$107,300
Firefighter$94,080
Correctional Officer and Jailer$89,730
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$84,680
Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $30.79 ($64,050 a year).

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

Yes: $64,050 against $45,660 nationally, 40% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $62,630, so Sacramento pays 2% more.

Where does Sacramento rank for animal control worker pay?

6 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,850 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.