Animal Control Workers Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $48,290 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $34,330
90th percentile $69,630
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,330
    25th
    $40,470
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $53,650
    90th
    $69,630

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 32% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760
    Syracuse, NY $49,030
    Rochester, NY $48,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,470

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,060
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$75,330
    School Bus Monitors$35,060
    Firefighters$72,790
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$96,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Buffalo, NY is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Buffalo, NY is 5.4% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,330 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,470.