Animal Control Workers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $36,740 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.66
10th percentile $32,600
90th percentile $53,700
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,600
    25th
    $35,070
    50th (median)
    $36,740
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $53,700

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $74,190
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $61,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers $103,410
    Firefighters $42,070
    Security Guards $37,260
    School Bus Monitors $32,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in South Illinois?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in South Illinois is $17.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.82 or more per hour.

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in South Illinois is 19.8% below 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $32,600 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,070.