Animal Control Workers Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $51,760 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $24.89
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $71,500
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $45,370
    50th (median)
    $51,760
    75th
    $66,370
    90th
    $71,500

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,090
    Syracuse, NY $49,030
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,290
    Rochester, NY $48,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,040
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,380
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,110
    School Bus Monitors $34,750
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $118,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Albany, NY is $24.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.72 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Albany, NY is 12.9% above the national median of $45,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Control Workers in Albany?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,370.