Animal Control Workers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$45,660/yr
Typical range
$37,750 – $57,060
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Animal Control Workers does
You respond to reports of stray, aggressive, or injured animals, capture them safely, and transport them to shelters or veterinary care. You also educate the public about responsible pet ownership and animal safety.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Security Guards — $38,020/yr
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers — $76,210/yr
- Customs and Border Protection Officers — $76,210/yr
- Correctional Officers and Jailers — $58,940/yr
- Firefighters — $59,280/yr
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