Animal Control Workers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $36,070 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.34
10th percentile $31,620
90th percentile $46,190
Employed locally 70
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,620
    25th
    $34,440
    50th (median)
    $36,070
    75th
    $46,190
    90th
    $46,190

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 47% 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
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,920
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $46,580
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $45,120
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $43,600
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $42,950
    Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area $41,410

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,620
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $74,250
    Firefighters $42,920
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,450
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $48,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $86,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Albuquerque, NM is $17.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 21.3% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,620 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,440.