Animal Control Workers Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California
Animal Control Workers in California earn a median salary of $61,778 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +34.8% vs the national median of $45,830. An estimated 980 animal control workers are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $49,010 to $76,430 depending on location.
$61,778
Avg median salary in California
$76,430
Highest paying metro
$49,010
Lowest paying metro
980
Employed in California
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Animal Control Workers salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $76,430 | $65,740 | $79,020 | 30 |
| San Francisco, CA | $76,170 | $62,900 | $78,820 | 150 |
| Sacramento, CA | $64,810 | $60,090 | $70,200 | 60 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $63,560 | $59,720 | $73,760 | 430 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,910 | $49,750 | $66,830 | 180 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $57,920 | $47,250 | $57,990 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $57,350 | $55,680 | $64,410 | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,840 | $48,270 | $60,120 | 30 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $49,010 | $46,780 | $56,030 | — |