Animal Control Workers pay range in Riverside
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,830 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,880 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Riverside earn between $50,920 and $65,990.
- $48K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $66K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,710 | $5,059 | $29.19 |
| Median | $59,870 | $4,989 | $28.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,920 | $4,243 | $24.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,990 | $5,499 | $31.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Riverside vs. California and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Riverside earn 5% less than the California average ($63,690) and 25% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +31% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $60,710 | $59,870 | $47,830 | $76,880 | 160 |
| 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 Riverside
On the average salary of $60,710, a single filer in Riverside takes home about $49,125 a year, or $4,094 a month and $1,889 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% 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 Riverside a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Riverside area are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 106.4), so the average $60,710 buys what about $57,036 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Riverside ($48,400). A typical home costs $585,378, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other California cities
Riverside ranks 5th 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
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Animal Control Workers salary in Riverside: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Riverside?
$29.19 an hour on average, and $28.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Riverside?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,830 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Riverside?
About $49,125 a year ($4,094 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,710. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do animal control workers earn more in Riverside than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA (40140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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 1.21, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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