Animal Control Workers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $63,560 +38.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.56
10th percentile $47,130
90th percentile $88,750
Employed locally 430
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,130
    25th
    $59,720
    50th (median)
    $63,560
    75th
    $73,760
    90th
    $88,750

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 68% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 32% 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
    California $62,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,490

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $115,630
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,450
    Firefighters $99,210
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $38,230
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $79,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Los Angeles, CA is $30.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.95 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 38.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,130 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,720.