Animal Control Workers Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $49,030 +7% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $34,480
90th percentile $118,850
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,480
    25th
    $40,930
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $85,220
    90th
    $118,850

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $56,090
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $48,290
    Rochester, NY $48,050
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $43,470

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $43,460
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,560
    School Bus Monitors $36,200
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $72,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $33,570
    Firefighters $73,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Syracuse, NY is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.49 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Syracuse, NY is 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,480 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,930.