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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Animal Control Workers Salary in California

In California, animal control workers earn a median of $62,760 per year.

Median (California)
$62,760
Bottom 10%
$46,730
Top 10%
$79,980
Employed in California
1,280

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, animal control workers earn a median of $62,760 — 37% above the national median of $45,830. Locally the range runs $46,730 to $79,980. About 1,280 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #4 of 45 states for animal control workers pay — roughly the 93th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Oregon, $66,110) by 5%. State employment of about 1,280 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$45,830
US bottom 10%
$32,880
US top 10%
$69,990

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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