SOC 33-9011 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Animal Control Workers is $45,822 per year ($22.03/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $38,168 and $57,117 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $69,992 per year. There are approximately 11,790 animal control workers employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $15.81 | $32,885 |
| P25 | $18.35 | $38,168 |
| P50MEDIAN | $22.03 | $45,822 |
| P75 | $27.46 | $57,117 |
| P90 | $33.65 | $69,992 |
The overall labor market contracted slightly in February: 5.0M separations vs 4.8M hires. Hiring rate hit 3.1%, the lowest since April 2020. The "Great Stay" persists with quits at 1.9% for 8 consecutive months.
The national median salary for Animal Control Workers is $45,822 per year ($22.03/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $38,168 and $57,117 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Animal Control Workers is $69,992 per year ($33.65/hr). The 75th percentile is $57,117 per year.
Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $32,885 per year ($15.81/hr). The 25th percentile is $38,168 per year.
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