Animal Control Workers Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $55,490 +21.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.68
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $90,180
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $55,490
    50th (median)
    $55,490
    75th
    $67,840
    90th
    $90,180

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 76% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 24% 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
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,890
    Florida $45,400
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,350
    Jacksonville, FL $43,480
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,600

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $94,290
    Firefighters $75,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $68,100
    Transportation Security Screeners $65,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $118,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Miami, FL is $26.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Miami, FL is 21.1% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,490.