Animal Control Workers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $46,520 +1.5% vs national
Median hourly $22.37
10th percentile $36,460
90th percentile $66,980
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,460
    25th
    $44,600
    50th (median)
    $46,520
    75th
    $51,970
    90th
    $66,980

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 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
    Columbus, OH $46,270
    Ohio $44,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,380

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,080
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,730
    Firefighters $62,460
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,900
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $28,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $101,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Cleveland, OH is $22.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.5% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,460 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,600.