Animal Control Workers pay range in Albany
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $68,070 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Albany earn between $42,650 and $60,220.
- $38K10th
- $43K25th
- $49KMedian
- $60K75th
- $68K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,500 | $4,292 | $24.76 |
| Median | $49,150 | $4,096 | $23.63 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $42,650 | $3,554 | $20.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $60,220 | $5,018 | $28.95 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Albany vs. New York and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Albany earn 4% less than the New York average ($53,720) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | $51,500 | $49,150 | $37,670 | $68,070 | 90 |
| New York | $53,720 | $48,420 | $34,800 | $73,360 | 870 |
| 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 Albany
On the average salary of $51,500, a single filer in Albany takes home about $41,333 a year, or $3,444 a month and $1,590 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Albany a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Albany area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 99.6), so the average $51,500 buys what about $51,724 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Albany ($58,460). A typical home costs $370,533, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other New York cities
Albany ranks 4th of 6 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($59,240).
- New York$59,240
- Syracuse$55,890
- Rochester$54,600
- Albany$51,500
- Buffalo$48,430
- Kiryas Joel$47,220
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 Albany: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Albany?
$24.76 an hour on average, and $23.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $42,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Albany?
About $41,333 a year ($3,444 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,500. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do animal control workers earn more in Albany than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY (10580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.58, this job is 2.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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