Animal Control Workers Salary in Waterbury, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterbury-Shelton, CT

Median annual salary $46,900 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.55
10th percentile $35,050
90th percentile $73,590
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,050
    25th
    $37,870
    50th (median)
    $46,900
    75th
    $62,190
    90th
    $73,590

    Waterbury economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,365 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 46% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $61,480
    New Haven, CT $60,360
    Connecticut $58,510
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $51,760

    Related occupations in Waterbury, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,980
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,810
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $38,490
    Firefighters $78,410
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $104,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $51,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Waterbury, CT is $22.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Waterbury, CT is 2.3% 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 Waterbury?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,050 per year in Waterbury, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,870.