Animal Control Workers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $76,430 +66.8% vs national
Median hourly $36.74
10th percentile $59,790
90th percentile $91,390
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,790
    25th
    $65,740
    50th (median)
    $76,430
    75th
    $79,020
    90th
    $91,390

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 49% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Washington $65,210

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,490

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in San Jose, CA is $36.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.13 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in San Jose, CA is 66.8% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $59,790 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,740.