Animal Control Workers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $49,870 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.98
10th percentile $32,400
90th percentile $79,230
Employed locally 220
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,400
    25th
    $39,770
    50th (median)
    $49,870
    75th
    $64,380
    90th
    $79,230

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 44% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,490
    St. Louis, MO-IL $47,090
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,000
    Illinois $44,630
    Jacksonville, FL $43,480

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$38,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$108,890
    Firefighters$88,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$85,400
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$33,820
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$136,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Chicago, IL-IN is $23.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 8.8% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,400 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,770.