Animal Control Workers
Role Overview
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $66,110 |
| Washington | $65,210 |
| Alaska | $62,870 |
| California | $62,760 |
| Massachusetts | $60,120 |
| Nevada | $59,500 |
| Connecticut | $58,510 |
| Rhode Island | $57,790 |
| Colorado | $56,890 |
| New Hampshire | $54,170 |
| Maryland | $52,710 |
| Wyoming | $51,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,440 |
| South Dakota | $49,590 |
| New York | $49,210 |
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Median Annual Salary
$45,830
Projected Growth (10yr)
+3.9%
Avg. annual openings
1.3k
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