Animal Control Workers Salary in New Haven, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New Haven, CT

Median annual salary $60,360 +31.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $36,920
90th percentile $88,040
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,920
    25th
    $46,920
    50th (median)
    $60,360
    75th
    $74,510
    90th
    $88,040

    New Haven economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 70% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 30% 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
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480
    Connecticut $58,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $46,900

    Related occupations in New Haven, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $40,790
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,910
    Firefighters $78,090
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $94,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in New Haven?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in New Haven, CT is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.90 or more per hour.

    Is New Haven above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in New Haven, CT is 31.7% 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 New Haven?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,920 per year in New Haven, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,920.