Animal Control Workers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $46,270 +1% vs national
Median hourly $22.25
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $63,070
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $44,240
    50th (median)
    $46,270
    75th
    $48,230
    90th
    $63,070

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 42% 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
    Cleveland, OH $46,520
    Ohio $44,950
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,380

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $99,960
    Firefighters $71,030
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,730
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $110,860
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Columbus, OH is $22.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Columbus, OH is 1% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,240.