Animal Control Workers pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for animal control workers is $22.05 an hour ($45,860 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($45,660). Florida ranks 23rd of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal control workers in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.88 | $35,100 |
| 25% of workers | $18.40 | $38,280 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.05 | $45,860 |
| 75% of workers | $26.71 | $55,560 |
| 90% of workers | $29.68 | $61,730 |
Animal Control Workers pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $58,430 | 90 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $54,810 | 90 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $45,860 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | $43,620 | 30 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,900 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $74,470 |
| Animal Caretakers | $34,150 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,380 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,830 |
| Animal Trainers | $36,870 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $36,790 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $43,990 |
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