Animal Control Workers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $48,290 +5.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.22
10th percentile $40,920
90th percentile $58,610
Employed locally 70
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,920
    25th
    $47,730
    50th (median)
    $48,290
    75th
    $49,730
    90th
    $58,610

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 43% 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
    Tucson, AZ $35,550

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,560
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,060
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,600
    Firefighters $61,640
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $35,360
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,020

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Phoenix, AZ is $23.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 5.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,920 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,730.