Animal Control Workers Salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Median annual salary $58,200 +27% vs national
Median hourly $27.98
10th percentile $47,520
90th percentile $85,850
Employed locally 130
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,520
    25th
    $50,880
    50th (median)
    $58,200
    75th
    $74,220
    90th
    $85,850

    Washington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $123,896 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 47% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 53% 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

    Related occupations in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $47,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,430
    Firefighters $67,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $124,770
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $153,340
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $69,040

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is $27.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV is 27% 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 Washington?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $47,520 per year in Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,880.