Animal Control Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for animal control workers is $45,660 a year. By state, it ranges from $34,410 in Arkansas to $66,440 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,090
- 25th percentile
- $37,750
- Median
- $45,660
- 75th percentile
- $57,060
- Top 10%
- $68,070
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,070 jobs.
Median pay in 44 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $66,440 | +46% | $39,370 | $88,180 | 180 |
| 2 | Oregon | $66,130 | +45% | $54,950 | $82,620 | 40 |
| 3 | Alaska | $63,340 | +39% | $46,140 | $74,420 | 30 |
| 4 | California | $62,630 | +37% | $47,570 | $78,880 | 1,210 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $60,930 | +33% | $44,370 | $78,180 | 280 |
| 6 | Nevada | $58,810 | +29% | $32,100 | $74,610 | 100 |
| 7 | Colorado | $58,470 | +28% | $43,870 | $74,230 | 170 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $57,130 | +25% | $37,270 | $82,000 | 220 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $55,060 | +21% | $35,650 | $64,420 | 70 |
| 10 | Iowa | $54,190 | +19% | $42,120 | $62,040 | 80 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $53,870 | +18% | $40,390 | $60,540 | 40 |
| 12 | Maryland | $53,330 | +17% | $39,420 | $81,450 | 140 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $52,050 | +14% | $36,890 | $81,240 | 260 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $52,000 | +14% | $47,740 | $67,370 | Not published |
| 15 | Montana | $50,530 | +11% | $40,230 | $57,190 | 50 |
| 16 | Maine | $49,660 | +9% | $38,050 | $59,530 | 90 |
| 17 | Virginia | $49,010 | +7% | $37,010 | $60,340 | 430 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $48,840 | +7% | $35,000 | $64,610 | 60 |
| 19 | New York | $48,420 | +6% | $34,800 | $73,360 | 870 |
| 20 | Michigan | $48,340 | +6% | $36,090 | $60,960 | 260 |
| 21 | Arizona | $47,650 | +4% | $35,200 | $58,070 | 210 |
| 22 | Utah | $47,210 | +3% | $33,280 | $64,860 | 200 |
| 23 | Florida | $45,860 | 0% | $35,100 | $61,730 | 640 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $45,530 | 0% | $32,670 | $56,900 | 50 |
| 25 | Ohio | $45,220 | −1% | $31,940 | $59,470 | 290 |
| 26 | North Carolina | $43,940 | −4% | $35,150 | $57,230 | 460 |
| 27 | Idaho | $43,930 | −4% | $32,890 | $57,470 | 50 |
| 28 | Texas | $43,250 | −5% | $34,440 | $54,550 | 1,300 |
| 29 | Indiana | $43,000 | −6% | $29,120 | $59,890 | 340 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $42,970 | −6% | $27,240 | $51,640 | 280 |
| 31 | Illinois | $42,480 | −7% | $32,510 | $73,470 | 410 |
| 32 | Missouri | $41,760 | −9% | $31,300 | $58,840 | 440 |
| 33 | Kansas | $39,520 | −13% | $35,010 | $53,620 | 190 |
| 34 | Georgia | $39,500 | −13% | $33,060 | $51,760 | 430 |
| 35 | South Carolina | $38,790 | −15% | $28,800 | $47,470 | 180 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $38,020 | −17% | $28,090 | $56,240 | 120 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $37,800 | −17% | $31,250 | $46,380 | 260 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $37,450 | −18% | $27,300 | $49,940 | 380 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $37,380 | −18% | $29,840 | $69,790 | 120 |
| 40 | Alabama | $37,340 | −18% | $27,880 | $54,060 | 290 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $35,360 | −23% | $27,600 | $47,580 | 190 |
| 42 | West Virginia | $35,120 | −23% | $27,660 | $41,590 | 90 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $34,890 | −24% | $27,390 | $47,940 | 160 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $34,410 | −25% | $24,390 | $43,890 | 180 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Animal Control Workers salary questions
Which state pays animal control workers the most?
Washington, with a median of $66,440 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $45,660). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays animal control workers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $34,410 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most animal control workers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,300, with a median of $43,250.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.