Animal Control Workers Salary in Kentucky
Animal Control Workers in Kentucky earn a median of $35,360 a year, −23% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −23% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 41 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 190
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,600; the top 10% earn over $47,580. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in Kentucky
How much do animal control workers make in Kentucky?
The median is $35,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,600 and the top 10% earn over $47,580. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 41 of 44 (−23% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.