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Animal Control Workers Salary in Pennsylvania
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Animal Control Workers make in Pennsylvania?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$52,000
Median Annual Salary
▲
+1.1% vs 2024
$54,120
Mean Salary
$52,000
Median Salary
$25.00
Hourly Rate
Animal Control Workers salary by percentile in Pennsylvania
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania earn a median salary of $52,000 per year ($4,333/month).
This is 9.6% above the national average of $47,445.
Pennsylvania ranks #14 out of 44 states for Animal Control Workers pay.
Salaries increased by 1.1% 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 Pennsylvania
Salaries for Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania range from $47,740 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $67,370 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $49,140 and $56,410.
Median $52,000
P10: $47,740P25: $49,140P75: $56,410P90: $67,370
10th
$47,740
25th
$49,140
Median
$52,000
75th
$56,410
90th
$67,370
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$47,740
$22.95
$3,978
25th Percentile
$49,140
$23.62
$4,095
Median (50th)
$52,000
$25.00
$4,333
75th Percentile
$56,410
$27.12
$4,700
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$67,370
$32.39
$5,614
Note: The mean (average) salary of $54,120 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
How much do Animal Control Workers make in Pennsylvania?
The median annual salary for Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania is $52,000 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $54,120.
What is the salary range for a Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania?
Salaries for Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania range from $47,740 at the 10th percentile to $67,370 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $49,140 and $56,410.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania?
Entry-level Animal Control Workers positions in Pennsylvania typically start around $47,740 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $49,140 (25th percentile).
What is the hourly rate for a Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Animal Control Workers in Pennsylvania is approximately $25.00 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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