Animal Control Workers Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $41,640 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.02
10th percentile $32,840
90th percentile $59,090
Employed locally 120
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,840
    25th
    $39,260
    50th (median)
    $41,640
    75th
    $46,020
    90th
    $59,090

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 41% 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
    Tulsa, OK $37,850
    Oklahoma $36,110
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $35,170
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $33,530
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $31,310
    Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $27,610

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,720
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,330
    Firefighters $59,260
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $48,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $105,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $99,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Oklahoma City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Oklahoma City, OK is $20.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.65 or more per hour.

    Is Oklahoma City above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 9.1% below 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,840 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,260.