Animal Control Workers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $40,680 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.56
10th percentile $34,710
90th percentile $48,850
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,710
    25th
    $37,220
    50th (median)
    $40,680
    75th
    $43,510
    90th
    $48,850

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 48% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $60,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,920
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,790

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,900
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $53,130
    Firefighters $40,240
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,640
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $67,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Fayetteville, AR is $19.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 11.2% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,710 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,220.