Animal Control Workers Salary in Fresno, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $49,840 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.96
10th percentile $46,740
90th percentile $61,110
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,740
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $49,840
    75th
    $60,120
    90th
    $61,110

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 69% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 31% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,560
    California $62,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610

    Related occupations in Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,740
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $92,010
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $101,640
    Firefighters $68,600
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $40,330
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Fresno, CA is $23.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.38 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Fresno, CA is 8.7% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $46,740 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.