Animal Control Workers Salary in Birmingham, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Birmingham, AL

Median annual salary $37,080 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $30,240
90th percentile $52,200
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,240
    25th
    $34,170
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $45,880
    90th
    $52,200

    Birmingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,627 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $64,650
    Alaska $62,870
    California $62,760
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,920

    Related occupations in Birmingham, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $29,990
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,050
    Firefighters $49,900
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,050
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $90,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $82,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Birmingham, AL is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Birmingham, AL is 19.1% 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 Birmingham?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $30,240 per year in Birmingham, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,170.