Animal Control Workers pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for animal control workers is $23.28 an hour ($48,420 a year). About 870 people work in this job there.
That is 6% higher than the U.S. median ($45,660). New York ranks 19th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal control workers in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.73 | $34,800 |
| 25% of workers | $18.71 | $38,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.28 | $48,420 |
| 75% of workers | $29.60 | $61,570 |
| 90% of workers | $35.27 | $73,360 |
Animal Control Workers pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $55,790 | 400 |
| Rochester | $54,370 | 80 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $49,150 | 90 |
| Syracuse | $48,150 | 40 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $46,680 | 60 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $43,470 | 50 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $44,240 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $92,790 |
| Animal Caretakers | $37,840 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,750 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,010 |
| Animal Trainers | $48,790 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $34,860 |
| School Bus Monitors | $36,910 |
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