Animal Control Workers pay range in Albuquerque
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,100 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Albuquerque earn between $34,310 and $45,650.
- $31K10th
- $34K25th
- $43KMedian
- $46K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,080 | $3,423 | $19.75 |
| Median | $43,250 | $3,604 | $20.79 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,310 | $2,859 | $16.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,650 | $3,804 | $21.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Albuquerque vs. New Mexico and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Albuquerque earn 4% more than the New Mexico average ($39,330) and 15% less than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $41,080 | $43,250 | $31,250 | $52,100 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $39,330 | $37,800 | $31,250 | $46,380 | 260 |
| 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 Albuquerque
On the average salary of $41,080, a single filer in Albuquerque takes home about $34,389 a year, or $2,866 a month and $1,323 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Albuquerque a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albuquerque area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.5), so the average $41,080 buys what about $42,995 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Albuquerque ($48,060). A typical home costs $352,894, or 8.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- El Paso, TX$38,730
- Denver, CO$62,050
- Phoenix, AZ$50,330
- Tucson, AZ$40,360
- Las Vegas, NV$61,730
- Oklahoma City, OK$43,570
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 Albuquerque: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Albuquerque?
$19.75 an hour on average, and $20.79 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $31,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,310, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Albuquerque?
About $34,389 a year ($2,866 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,080.
Do animal control workers earn more in Albuquerque than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% less 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 Albuquerque, NM (10740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.30, this job is 2.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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