Animal Control Workers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $41,100 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.76
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $52,290
Employed locally 200
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $38,840
    50th (median)
    $41,100
    75th
    $46,850
    90th
    $52,290

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 52% 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
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Michigan $48,710
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,290
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $46,400

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,990
    Firefighters $47,770
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $80,960
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $65,320
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Atlanta, GA is $19.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Atlanta, GA is 10.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,840.