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How much does an animal control worker make in Virginia Beach?

$45,030a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area. That is $21.65 an hour or $3,753 a month.

Hourly
$21.65
Vs. national median
-1%
Rank among cities
46 of 70
Jobs in the area
80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,890Median: $45,030Highest 10%: $56,760
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,890$19.18
25th$42,780$20.57
Median$45,030$21.65
75th$47,340$22.76
90th$56,760$27.29

Other cities in Virginia

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Washington, DC$57,510
Richmond, VA$49,010
Animal Control Worker salary in Virginia Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Virginia Beach

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,200
Detective and Criminal Investigator$93,790
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$87,530
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$80,260
Fish and Game Warden$63,060
Transportation Security Screener$62,000
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$59,990
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$59,690
Firefighter$56,940
Correctional Officer and Jailer$49,900
Salaries for every job in Virginia Beach, VA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Virginia Beach?

The median hourly pay in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area is $21.65 ($45,030 a year).

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

No: $45,030 against $45,660 nationally, 1% less.

How does Virginia Beach compare with the rest of Virginia?

The median in Virginia is $49,010, so Virginia Beach pays 8% less.

Where does Virginia Beach rank for animal control worker pay?

46 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,760 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.