As of 2014, the average Animal Control Workers brought home just shy of $32,560 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But earnings vary greatly by location, as employers must offer higher wages in certain areas of the country to attract qualified candidates. On average, the highest wages paid in Animal Control Workers were in California, Alaska, Washington, Oregon & Maryland.
Salary : $20,390- $51,630
Min. Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Job Outlook 2014-24: 11% (Much faster than average)
Related Careers: Agricultural Workers, Veterinarians, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians & Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers.
| Top Highest Paying States for Animal Control Workers | |
| State | Salary (hourly) |
| 1. Alaska | $62.03 |
| 2. New York | $52.23 |
| 3. Delaware | $48.92 |
| 4. Hawaii | $48.75 |
| 5. Massachusetts | $48.71 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Data extracted on February 10, 2016
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