Animal Control Workers Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $75,500 +64.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.30
10th percentile $47,440
90th percentile $93,290
Employed locally 90
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,440
    25th
    $65,210
    50th (median)
    $75,500
    75th
    $85,310
    90th
    $93,290

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 33% 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
    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
    Washington $65,210
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,200
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,790
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,090
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $48,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,290

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $48,400
    Firefighters $102,220
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $114,200
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $42,120
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $80,280
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $128,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Seattle, WA is $36.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Seattle, WA is 64.7% 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 Seattle?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,440 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,210.