Animal Control Workers Salary in Orlando, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL

Median annual salary $54,890 +19.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.39
10th percentile $32,930
90th percentile $61,180
Employed locally 80
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,930
    25th
    $40,450
    50th (median)
    $54,890
    75th
    $58,080
    90th
    $61,180

    Orlando economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,611 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 73% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 27% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,490
    Florida $45,400
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $45,350
    Jacksonville, FL $43,480
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,600

    Related occupations in Orlando, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,940
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,890
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $37,400
    Firefighters $46,540
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $76,960
    Transportation Security Screeners $59,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Orlando, FL is $26.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.37 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Orlando, FL is 19.8% 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 Orlando?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,930 per year in Orlando, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,450.