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Animal Control Workers Salary in New Mexico

Animal Control Workers in New Mexico earn a median of $37,800 a year, −17% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$37,800
vs. U.S. median
−17% ($45,660)
Rank among states
37 of 44
Jobs in the state
260

Pay range in New Mexico

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250; the top 10% earn over $46,380. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.

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Animal Control Workers pay in New Mexico

How much do animal control workers make in New Mexico?

The median is $37,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,250 and the top 10% earn over $46,380. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is New Mexico a good state for animal control workers?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 44 (−17% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses