Animal Control Workers Salary in Iowa
Animal Control Workers in Iowa earn a median of $54,190 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $54,190
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Iowa
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,120; the top 10% earn over $62,040. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in Iowa
How much do animal control workers make in Iowa?
The median is $54,190 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,120 and the top 10% earn over $62,040. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Iowa a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 44 (+19% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.