Animal Control Worker Salary in Idaho (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Animal Control Workers in Idaho, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Idaho Median
$43,930
per year
Hourly Rate
$21.12
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $45,660
State Rank
#27 of 44
50 employed here

How much does an Animal Control Worker make in Idaho?

An Animal Control Worker working in Idaho earns a median salary of $43,930 per year, or about $21.12 per hour. That is 4% below the national median of $45,660 for this occupation.

Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $32,890 while the top 10% make $57,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $37,500 and $48,500 a year.

Animal Control Worker salary range in Idaho

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$32,890$15.81
25th percentile (early career)$37,500$18.03
50th percentile (median)$43,930$21.12
75th percentile (experienced)$48,500$23.32
90th percentile (top earners)$57,470$27.63

How Idaho compares

Idaho ranks 27th out of 44 states and territories for Animal Control Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$66,440
2Oregon$66,130
3Alaska$63,340
4California$62,630
5Massachusetts$60,930

Working as an Animal Control Worker in Idaho

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 Idaho pay ($43,930) 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 Idaho?
The median Animal Control Worker salary in Idaho is $43,930 per year, or about $21.12 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,890 at the entry level to $57,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Animal Control Workers about 4% less than the national median of $45,660. Idaho ranks 27th out of 44 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Animal Control Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $43,930 a year. About 50 Animal Control Workers are employed in Idaho. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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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.