Animal Control Workers Salary in Bridgeport, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT

Median annual salary $71,700 +56.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.47
10th percentile $34,940
90th percentile $95,240
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,940
    25th
    $51,390
    50th (median)
    $71,700
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $95,240

    Bridgeport economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $111,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 36% 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
    Oregon $66,110
    Washington $65,210

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480
    New Haven, CT $60,360
    Connecticut $58,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,900

    Related occupations in Bridgeport, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,140
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,940
    Firefighters $80,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $112,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Bridgeport, CT is $34.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Bridgeport, CT is 56.4% 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 Bridgeport?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,940 per year in Bridgeport, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,390.