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How much does an animal control worker make in Salt Lake City?

$49,680a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area. That is $23.88 an hour or $4,140 a month.

Hourly
$23.88
Vs. national median
+9%
Rank among cities
26 of 70
Jobs in the area
100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,360Median: $49,680Highest 10%: $64,860
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,360$18.92
25th$43,850$21.08
Median$49,680$23.88
75th$58,140$27.95
90th$64,860$31.18

Other cities in Utah

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

No other city in the state with data.
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Related jobs in Salt Lake City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$117,000
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$115,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$104,300
Detective and Criminal Investigator$81,660
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$80,970
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$76,400
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,910
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Firefighter$59,150
Private Detective and Investigator$57,910
Salaries for every job in Salt Lake City, UT

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Salt Lake City?

The median hourly pay in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area is $23.88 ($49,680 a year).

Do animal control workers make more in Salt Lake City than the national average?

Yes: $49,680 against $45,660 nationally, 9% more.

How does Salt Lake City compare with the rest of Utah?

The median in Utah is $47,210, so Salt Lake City pays 5% more.

Where does Salt Lake City rank for animal control worker pay?

26 of 70 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Salt Lake City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,860 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.