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Animal Control Workers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Animal Control Workers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$62,630
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.2% vs 2024
$63,690
Mean Salary
$62,630
Median Salary
$30.11
Hourly Rate
1,210 people work as Animal Control Workers in California
Animal Control Workers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Animal Control Workers in California earn a median salary of $62,630 per year ($5,219/month).
This is 32.0% above the national average of $47,445.
California ranks #4 out of 44 states for Animal Control Workers pay.
Approximately 1,210 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 0.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Animal Control Workers
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Social Perceptiveness
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Law and Government
4.31
Public Safety and Security
4.05
English Language
3.63
Administrative
3.44
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(60.5% of workers)
Salary Range: Animal Control Workers in California
Salaries for Animal Control Workers in California range from $47,570 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $78,880 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $54,940 and $72,020.
Median $62,630
P10: $47,570P25: $54,940P75: $72,020P90: $78,880
10th
$47,570
25th
$54,940
Median
$62,630
75th
$72,020
90th
$78,880
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,570
$22.87
$3,964
25th Percentile
$54,940
$26.41
$4,578
Median (50th)
$62,630
$30.11
$5,219
75th Percentile
$72,020
$34.62
$6,001
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$78,880
$37.92
$6,573
Note: The mean (average) salary of $63,690 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Animal Control Workers make in California?
The median annual salary for Animal Control Workers in California is $62,630 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $63,690.
What is the salary range for a Animal Control Workers in California?
Salaries for Animal Control Workers in California range from $47,570 at the 10th percentile to $78,880 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $54,940 and $72,020.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Control Workers in California?
Entry-level Animal Control Workers positions in California typically start around $47,570 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $54,940 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Animal Control Workers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,210 people are employed as Animal Control Workers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Animal Control Workers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Animal Control Workers in California is approximately $30.11 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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