Animal Control Workers Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $49,590 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.84
10th percentile $43,310
90th percentile $58,800
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,310
    25th
    $43,710
    50th (median)
    $49,590
    75th
    $50,980
    90th
    $58,800

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    Nevada $59,500
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,200
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,920
    Pennsylvania $51,440
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $44,830

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $62,480
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $52,050
    Firefighters $61,510
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,900
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $100,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Richmond, VA is $23.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.97 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Richmond, VA is 8.2% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $43,310 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,710.