Animal Control Workers Salary in Southwest Maine

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

Median annual salary $42,950 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $20.65
10th percentile $35,450
90th percentile $58,820
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,450
    25th
    $38,780
    50th (median)
    $42,950
    75th
    $55,970
    90th
    $58,820

    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 Maine

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$49,980
    Security Guards$39,820
    Firefighters$46,480
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$40,130
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$74,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Southwest Maine is $20.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.28 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Southwest Maine is 6.3% 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 Maine?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,450 per year in Southwest Maine. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,780.