Animal Control Workers Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $61,480 +34.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.56
10th percentile $39,630
90th percentile $86,860
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,630
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $61,480
    75th
    $75,560
    90th
    $86,860

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 66% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 34% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    New Haven, CT $60,360
    Connecticut $58,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,900

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,780
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $82,860
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $61,370
    Firefighters $75,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $113,970
    School Bus Monitors $36,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Hartford, CT is $29.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Hartford, CT is 34.1% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,630 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.