Animal Control Workers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $45,120 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.69
10th percentile $39,730
90th percentile $50,350
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,730
    25th
    $40,460
    50th (median)
    $45,120
    75th
    $49,000
    90th
    $50,350

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$66,480
    Security Guards$38,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$52,900
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$106,230
    Firefighters$46,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Arizona is $21.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Arizona is 1.5% 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,730 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,460.