Animal Control Workers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $76,170 +66.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.62
10th percentile $58,580
90th percentile $87,680
Employed locally 150
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,580
    25th
    $62,900
    50th (median)
    $76,170
    75th
    $78,820
    90th
    $87,680

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 57% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 43% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110
    Washington $65,210

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $64,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,560
    California $62,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,490

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $46,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $133,190
    Firefighters $121,270
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $41,930
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $40,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $173,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in San Francisco, CA is $36.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.47 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in San Francisco, CA is 66.2% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $58,580 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,900.