Animal Control Workers Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $60,910 +32.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.28
10th percentile $48,460
90th percentile $76,290
Employed locally 180
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,460
    25th
    $49,750
    50th (median)
    $60,910
    75th
    $66,830
    90th
    $76,290

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 71% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 29% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,560
    California $62,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $38,070
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $106,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $93,690
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $39,530
    Firefighters $75,230
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $126,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Riverside, CA is $29.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Riverside, CA is 32.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $48,460 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,750.