Animal Control Workers Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $54,750 +19.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.32
10th percentile $38,150
90th percentile $75,250
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,150
    25th
    $44,650
    50th (median)
    $54,750
    75th
    $66,270
    90th
    $75,250

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 41% 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
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610
    Massachusetts $60,120
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,790
    Maryland $52,710
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,790

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$80,060
    Security Guards$43,060
    Firefighters$70,620
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$84,690
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$86,060
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$35,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Worcester, MA is $26.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.58 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Worcester, MA is 19.5% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,150 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,650.