Animal Control Workers Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,600 -4.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.96
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $89,270
Employed locally 90
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $35,750
    50th (median)
    $43,600
    75th
    $69,990
    90th
    $89,270

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$68,700
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$64,290
    Security Guards$40,720
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$88,220
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$107,240
    School Bus Monitors$34,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Capital/Northern New York is $20.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.92 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Capital/Northern New York is 4.9% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,750.