Animal Control Workers Salary in Central Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $34,910 -23.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $22,600
90th percentile $40,910
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,600
    25th
    $27,180
    50th (median)
    $34,910
    75th
    $38,980
    90th
    $40,910

    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

    Related occupations in Central Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $51,860
    Security Guards $35,040
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $36,260
    Firefighters $35,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $77,420
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $46,520

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Central Kentucky?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Central Kentucky is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.88 or more per hour.

    Is Central Kentucky above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Central Kentucky is 23.8% 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 Central Kentucky?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $22,600 per year in Central Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,180.