Animal Control Workers pay in California
In California, the median pay for animal control workers is $30.11 an hour ($62,630 a year). About 1,210 people work in this job there.
That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($45,660). California ranks 4th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal control workers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.87 | $47,570 |
| 25% of workers | $26.41 | $54,940 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.11 | $62,630 |
| 75% of workers | $34.63 | $72,020 |
| 90% of workers | $37.92 | $78,880 |
Animal Control Workers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $77,540 | 120 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $74,260 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $64,050 | 70 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $62,810 | 430 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $59,870 | 160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $55,570 | 40 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $46,480 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal control workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $43,240 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $118,880 |
| Animal Caretakers | $38,700 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $46,260 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $60,630 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $38,640 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $53,620 |
| Animal Trainers | $49,060 |
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