Animal Control Workers Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $48,990 +6.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.55
10th percentile $43,230
90th percentile $57,590
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,230
    25th
    $47,250
    50th (median)
    $48,990
    75th
    $51,880
    90th
    $57,590

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 36% 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
    Washington $65,210
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,490
    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
    Wyoming $51,580

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,030
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $80,700
    Firefighters $66,290
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $45,710
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,530
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Indianapolis, IN is $23.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Indianapolis, IN is 6.9% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,230 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,250.