The average salary for a animal control worker in the United States is $48,150, but the range typically falls between $36,030 and $54,490. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $23.15, with a range between $17.32 and $26.2.
There are approximately 11,600 people employed as a animal control worker in the United States. With Texas, New York, California employing the highest number of animal control workers.The state with the best pay for a animal control worker is Nevada, with an average annual salary of $60,740, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $35,160.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,820 | $14.82 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,030 | $17.32 |
| Median | $43,170 | $20.75 |
| 75th Percentile | $54,490 | $26.2 |
| 90th Percentile | $67,930 | $32.66 |
The salary of a animal control worker can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a animal control worker in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for animal control workers are Nevada, California, Massachusetts, Oregon, New York while the worst states are Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Vermont, Alabama.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $26,410 | $36,770 | $49,730 |
| Arizona | $33,470 | $42,710 | $54,160 |
| Arkansas | $23,970 | $32,520 | $40,080 |
| California | $44,330 | $62,670 | $83,780 |
| Colorado | $36,670 | $53,590 | $69,100 |
| Connecticut | $34,770 | $58,820 | $85,850 |
| Florida | $31,000 | $43,520 | $54,610 |
| Georgia | $30,310 | $38,720 | $48,630 |
| Idaho | $28,370 | $43,510 | $50,430 |
| Illinois | $29,120 | $40,440 | $61,110 |
| Indiana | $28,000 | $41,610 | $59,540 |
| Iowa | $36,400 | $48,550 | $62,370 |
| Kansas | $31,640 | $42,020 | $56,960 |
| Kentucky | $28,260 | $37,530 | $48,570 |
| Louisiana | $25,580 | $35,160 | $57,110 |
| Maine | $29,280 | $40,080 | $53,050 |
| Maryland | $35,940 | $50,610 | $70,980 |
| Massachusetts | $39,700 | $58,980 | $72,900 |
| Michigan | $30,820 | $43,740 | $55,940 |
| Minnesota | $27,960 | $47,720 | $70,560 |
| Mississippi | $23,460 | $33,570 | $43,530 |
| Missouri | $31,200 | $43,370 | $57,990 |
| Montana | $33,430 | $43,860 | $51,550 |
| Nebraska | $33,940 | $44,860 | $54,770 |
| Nevada | $41,970 | $60,740 | $75,680 |
| New Hampshire | $33,280 | $47,630 | $63,210 |
| New Jersey | $35,270 | $50,460 | $71,310 |
| New Mexico | $30,280 | $37,030 | $46,830 |
| New York | $35,260 | $75,030 | $136,880 |
| North Carolina | $32,090 | $40,950 | $51,290 |
| Ohio | $29,710 | $43,400 | $60,070 |
| Oklahoma | $28,370 | $37,440 | $48,700 |
| Oregon | $52,710 | $61,520 | $70,450 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,380 | $53,420 | $67,180 |
| Rhode Island | $34,930 | $51,680 | $62,190 |
| South Carolina | $29,030 | $38,370 | $47,860 |
| Tennessee | $27,650 | $38,000 | $47,670 |
| Texas | $31,200 | $40,870 | $51,060 |
| Utah | $30,800 | $42,830 | $57,910 |
| Vermont | $30,670 | $40,730 | $56,570 |
| Virginia | $33,280 | $48,150 | $65,700 |
| Washington | $35,880 | $57,930 | $81,540 |
| West Virginia | $28,660 | $35,280 | $42,000 |
| Wisconsin | $29,140 | $51,380 | $71,810 |
| Wyoming | $38,340 | $49,470 | $60,530 |
Even between cities, the salary of a animal control worker can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for animal control workers is Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area, NY with an average salary of $97,400.The city with the lowest average salary for animal control workers is Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $30,230.
Areas with highest average salaries for animal control workers
Areas with lowest average salaries for animal control workers
The number of animal control workers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of animal control workers has increased by 20. On average, the number of animal control workers has been increasing by 0.0% each year. The salary of animal control workers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of animal control workers has increased by $7,470. On average, the salary of animal control workers has been increasing by 4.6% each year.
Animal Control Workers are part of the protective service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for animal control workers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all protective service occupations jobs here.
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