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How much does an animal control worker make in Tampa?

$45,860a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area. That is $22.05 an hour or $3,822 a month.

Hourly
$22.05
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
40 of 70
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,940Median: $45,860Highest 10%: $57,210
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,940$19.20
25th$44,820$21.55
Median$45,860$22.05
75th$51,570$24.79
90th$57,210$27.50

Other cities in Florida

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Miami, FL$58,430
Orlando, FL$54,810
Animal Control Worker salary in Florida Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Tampa

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$114,400
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$100,700
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$95,670
Detective and Criminal Investigator$92,420
Bailiff$82,590
Fire Inspector and Investigator$79,700
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,710
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$73,920
Correctional Officer and Jailer$65,340
Transportation Security Screener$63,130
Salaries for every job in Tampa, FL

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area is $22.05 ($45,860 a year).

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

Yes: $45,860 against $45,660 nationally, 0% more.

How does Tampa compare with the rest of Florida?

The median in Florida is $45,860, so Tampa pays 0% more.

Where does Tampa rank for animal control worker pay?

40 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,210 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.