Animal Control Workers Salary in Rochester, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Rochester, NY

Median annual salary $48,050 +4.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.10
10th percentile $36,770
90th percentile $84,370
Employed locally 90
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,770
    25th
    $38,120
    50th (median)
    $48,050
    75th
    $63,180
    90th
    $84,370

    Rochester economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,438 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 65% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 35% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760
    Syracuse, NY $49,030
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,290
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,470

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $42,210
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,410
    School Bus Monitors $34,650
    Firefighters $88,380
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $34,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Rochester, NY is $23.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.40 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Rochester, NY is 4.8% 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 Rochester?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,770 per year in Rochester, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,120.