Animal Control Workers Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $49,750 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $23.92
10th percentile $39,420
90th percentile $64,960
Employed locally 80
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,420
    25th
    $42,770
    50th (median)
    $49,750
    75th
    $55,390
    90th
    $64,960

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 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
    Connecticut $58,510
    South Dakota $49,590
    Utah $46,690
    Ogden, UT $45,800
    Portland-South Portland, ME $45,760
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $42,950

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $44,270
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $81,130
    Firefighters $59,780
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $63,020
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $35,970
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,330

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Salt Lake City, UT is $23.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.18 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,420 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,770.