Animal Control Workers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $35,550 -22.4% vs national
Median hourly $17.09
10th percentile $35,550
90th percentile $50,930
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,550
    25th
    $35,550
    50th (median)
    $35,550
    75th
    $47,210
    90th
    $50,930

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 52% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 48% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $48,290

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,850
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $78,180
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $106,230
    Firefighters $48,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $36,290

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Tucson, AZ is $17.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Tucson, AZ is 22.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,550 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,550.