Animal Control Workers Salary in New York

Animal control workers in New York earn the most in New York (average $59,240 a year) and the least in Kiryas Joel ($47,220), across the 6 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal control workers average at $53,720 and the median at $48,420 for 870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,440.

Animal Control Workers average salary by city in New York

New York$59,240
Syracuse$55,890
Rochester$54,600
Albany$51,500
Buffalo$48,430
Kiryas Joel$47,220

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
New York	$59,240	$55,790	$44,510	$47,126	113
Syracuse	$55,890	$48,150	$41,950	$44,619	96
Rochester	$54,600	$54,370	$45,790	$43,653	97
Albany	$51,500	$49,150	$42,650	$41,333	100
Buffalo	$48,430	$46,680	$39,060	$39,035	96
Kiryas Joel	$47,220	$43,470	$39,890	$38,129	109

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are 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

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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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