Animal Control Workers Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $49,010 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.56
10th percentile $37,080
90th percentile $60,170
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,080
    25th
    $46,780
    50th (median)
    $49,010
    75th
    $56,030
    90th
    $60,170

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 72% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 28% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,560
    California $62,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $104,090
    Security Guards $38,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $79,050
    Firefighters $72,410
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $37,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $632,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Bakersfield, CA is $23.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Bakersfield, CA is 6.9% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,080 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,780.