Animal Control Workers Salary in California

Animal control workers in California earn the most in San Francisco (average $75,730 a year) and the least in Bakersfield ($50,320), across the 7 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal control workers average at $63,690 and the median at $62,630 for 1,210 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,440.

Animal Control Workers average salary by city in California

San Francisco$75,730
San Jose$74,580
Los Angeles$66,930
Sacramento$65,730
Riverside$60,710
San Diego$59,130
Bakersfield$50,320

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Francisco	$75,730	$77,540	$60,500	$59,120	116
San Jose	$74,580	$74,260	$66,860	$58,403	110
Los Angeles	$66,930	$62,810	$62,180	$53,633	114
Sacramento	$65,730	$64,050	$59,710	$52,808	107
Riverside	$60,710	$59,870	$50,920	$49,125	106
San Diego	$59,130	$55,570	$55,570	$47,951	112
Bakersfield	$50,320	$46,480	$46,230	$41,400	101

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Control Workers salary in other states

Animal Control Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in California

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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