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Salary · Illinois · BLS OEWS May 2024

Animal Control Workers Salary in Illinois

In Illinois, animal control workers earn a median of $44,630 per year.

Median (Illinois)
$44,630
Bottom 10%
$30,460
Top 10%
$74,090
Employed in Illinois
370

How Illinois compares

Refit analysis ·In Illinois, animal control workers earn a median of $44,630 — 3% below the national median of $45,830. Locally the range runs $30,460 to $74,090. About 370 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·Illinois ranks #28 of 45 states for animal control workers pay — roughly the 39th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Oregon, $66,110) by 48%. State employment of about 370 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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