Animal Control Workers Salary in Southwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $30,810 -32.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.81
10th percentile $24,650
90th percentile $46,380
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,650
    25th
    $28,770
    50th (median)
    $30,810
    75th
    $36,780
    90th
    $46,380

    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 Southwest Alabama

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $42,640
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,470
    Security Guards $30,580
    Firefighters $42,440
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $57,770
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators $37,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Southwest Alabama?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Southwest Alabama is $14.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.30 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Alabama above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Southwest Alabama is 32.8% 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 Southwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,650 per year in Southwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,770.