California Median
$62,630
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.11
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+37% vs US median
US median $45,660
State Rank
#4 of 44
1,210 employed here
How much does an Animal Control Worker make in California?
Animal Control Workers in California take home a median of $62,630 annually — roughly $30.11 an hour — which runs 37% above the national median of $45,660.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $47,570 while the top 10% make $78,880 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,940 and $72,020 a year.
Animal Control Worker salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,570 | $22.87 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,940 | $26.41 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,630 | $30.11 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $72,020 | $34.63 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,880 | $37.92 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 4th out of 44 states and territories for Animal Control Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Animal Control Worker salary in other states
Washington $66,440Oregon $66,130Alaska $63,340Massachusetts $60,930Nevada $58,810Colorado $58,470Connecticut $57,130Rhode Island $55,060Iowa $54,190Wyoming $53,870Maryland $53,330New Jersey $52,050Pennsylvania $52,000Montana $50,530Maine $49,660Virginia $49,010New Hampshire $48,840New York $48,420Michigan $48,340Arizona $47,650Utah $47,210Florida $45,860South Dakota $45,530Ohio $45,220North Carolina $43,940Idaho $43,930Texas $43,250Indiana $43,000Tennessee $42,970Illinois $42,480Missouri $41,760Kansas $39,520Georgia $39,500South Carolina $38,790Louisiana $38,020New Mexico $37,800Oklahoma $37,450Wisconsin $37,380Alabama $37,340Kentucky $35,360West Virginia $35,120Mississippi $34,890Arkansas $34,410
Working as an Animal Control Worker in California
Nationally, about 12,000 people work as Animal Control Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,630) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Animal Control Worker make in California?
The median Animal Control Worker salary in California is $62,630 per year, or about $30.11 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $47,570 at the entry level to $78,880 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Animal Control Workers about 37% more than the national median of $45,660. California ranks 4th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Animal Control Workers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,630 a year. About 1,210 Animal Control Workers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Animal Control Worker salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.