Animal Control Workers pay range in Los Angeles
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,170 a year or less, while the top 10% make $87,250 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Los Angeles earn between $62,180 and $72,020.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $63KMedian
- $72K75th
- $87K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,930 | $5,578 | $32.18 |
| Median | $62,810 | $5,234 | $30.20 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,180 | $5,182 | $29.89 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,020 | $6,002 | $34.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Los Angeles vs. California and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Los Angeles earn 5% more than the California average ($63,690) and 38% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +38% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $66,930 | $62,810 | $49,170 | $87,250 | 430 |
| California | $63,690 | $62,630 | $47,570 | $78,880 | 1,210 |
| United States | $48,440 | $45,660 | $33,090 | $68,070 | 12,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Control Workers salary after taxes in Los Angeles
On the average salary of $66,930, a single filer in Los Angeles takes home about $53,633 a year, or $4,469 a month and $2,063 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Los Angeles a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Los Angeles area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 113.6), so the average $66,930 buys what about $58,935 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Los Angeles ($55,850). A typical home costs $968,608, or 14.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other California cities
Los Angeles ranks 3rd of 7 California metro areas for this job; San Francisco pays the most ($75,730).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for animal control workers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,540).
- Seattle, WA$78,540
- San Francisco, CA$75,730
- San Jose, CA$74,580
- Los Angeles, CA$66,930
- Bridgeport, CT$66,030
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Animal Control Workers salary in Los Angeles: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Los Angeles?
$32.18 an hour on average, and $30.20 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,170 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Los Angeles?
About $53,633 a year ($4,469 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,930. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do animal control workers earn more in Los Angeles than elsewhere?
The average here is 38% more than the U.S. average for this job ($48,440).
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; area Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA (31080). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.89, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.