Animal Control Workers Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $45,760 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.00
10th percentile $33,720
90th percentile $53,990
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,720
    25th
    $43,110
    50th (median)
    $45,760
    75th
    $52,270
    90th
    $53,990

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 48% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,920
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,890
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $48,990
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,290
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $46,580

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Firefighters $47,490
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $69,550
    Security Guards $44,100
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $42,610
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $55,010
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $78,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Portland, ME is $22.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Portland, ME is 0.2% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $33,720 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,110.