Animal Control Workers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $43,250 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.80
10th percentile $34,130
90th percentile $60,420
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,130
    25th
    $41,990
    50th (median)
    $43,250
    75th
    $45,750
    90th
    $60,420

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 37% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,680
    Jacksonville, FL $43,480
    Jackson, MS $32,830

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $58,690
    Firefighters $39,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $43,270
    School Bus Monitors $28,700
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $89,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Wichita, KS is $20.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Wichita, KS is 5.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,130 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,990.