Animal Control Workers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $45,350 -1% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $40,410
90th percentile $57,890
Employed locally 70
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,410
    25th
    $41,250
    50th (median)
    $45,350
    75th
    $51,640
    90th
    $57,890

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 64% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 36% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $55,490
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $54,890
    Florida $45,400
    Jacksonville, FL $43,480
    North Florida nonmetropolitan area $33,600

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$36,000
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$74,970
    Firefighters$60,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$65,290
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$91,400
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers$36,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Tampa, FL is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Tampa, FL is 1% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,410 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,250.