What are the main factors that influence an Animal Control Inspector's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An Animal Control Inspector's salary?

An Animal Control Inspector's salary grows with experience: starting around $32,551 for beginners, reaching about $33,815 at mid-level, and approach $34,575 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Animal Control Inspector?

Animal Control Inspector salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animal Control Inspector roles are District of Columbia $37,720, California $37,577, Massachusetts $37,076. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Animal Control Inspector roles make?

Salaries for Animal Control Inspector level roles vary by specialization: Loss Control Inspector: $76,830; Radiological Control Inspector: $49,879; Erosion Control Inspector: $49,732; Animal Care and Control Officer: $44,000; Animal Control Officer: $43,960.

Animal Control Inspector Salary in the United States

How much does an Animal Control Inspector make in the United States? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animal Control Inspector in the United States is $34,068 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $16.

However, an Animal Control Inspector's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $37,552
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $31,156 to $35,892
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $28,504

10% $28,504

50% (Median) $34,068

90% $37,552

Animal Control Inspector Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,892	$2,991	$690	$17
Average	$34,068	$2,839	$655	$16
25th Percentile	$31,156	$2,596	$599	$15

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Key Factors That Influence Animal Control Inspector Salaries

An Animal Control Inspector's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Animal Control Inspector Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animal Control Inspector's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $32,551
Early Career (1-2 years): $32,654
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $33,815
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $34,524
Expert (over 8 years): $34,575

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level Animal Control Inspector	less than 1 year	$32,551
Early Career Level Animal Control Inspector	1-2 years	$32,654
Mid-Level Level Animal Control Inspector	2-4 years	$33,815
Senior-Level Level Animal Control Inspector	5-8 years	$34,524
Expert Level Animal Control Inspector	over 8 years	$34,575

How Do Animal Control Inspector Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Animal Control Inspectors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $37,720.
California: $37,577.
Massachusetts: $37,076.

District of Columbia $37,720 California $37,577 Massachusetts $37,076 Washington $36,940 New Jersey $36,926 Alaska $36,879 Connecticut $36,408 New York $36,218

Hawaii $35,608 Rhode Island $35,322 Maryland $35,127 Minnesota $34,862 Colorado $34,759 Illinois $34,725 Oregon $34,596 Delaware $34,501

New Hampshire $34,441 Virginia $34,306 Pennsylvania $33,915 Nevada $33,717 North Dakota $33,652 Michigan $33,550 Wisconsin $33,513 Vermont $33,438

Texas $33,230 Maine $33,216 Arizona $33,196 Ohio $33,172 Georgia $32,858 Indiana $32,702 Wyoming $32,671 Utah $32,623

Iowa $32,603 Kansas $32,439 Louisiana $32,392 North Carolina $32,375 Missouri $32,368 Florida $32,235 Montana $32,164 Nebraska $32,095

Kentucky $32,058 South Carolina $31,922 Tennessee $31,836 Idaho $31,802 New Mexico $31,554 Oklahoma $31,499 Alabama $31,298 South Dakota $30,961

Arkansas $30,777 West Virginia $30,678 Mississippi $30,382

Top Paying Cities for Animal Control Inspector

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $42,970
San Francisco: $42,499
Oakland: $41,604

San Jose, CA $42,970

San Francisco, CA $42,499

Oakland, CA $41,604

New York, NY $39,225

Paramus, NJ $38,748

Queens Village, NY $38,747

Passaic, NJ $38,714

Bergenfield, NJ $38,711

Stamford, CT $38,636

Huntington, NY $38,622

Newark, NJ $38,371

Bridgeport, CT $38,299

Vallejo, CA $38,231

New Brunswick, NJ $38,217

Petaluma, CA $38,197

Middlesex, NJ $38,132

Somerset, NJ $38,108

Santa Cruz, CA $38,064

Boston, MA $37,856

Monterey, CA $37,737

Seattle, WA $37,659

Santa Rosa, CA $37,652

Los Angeles, CA $37,642

Juneau, AK $37,553

Washington, DC $37,516

Orange, CA $37,394

Santa Ana, CA $37,304

Long Beach, CA $37,270

Anaheim, CA $37,263

Anchorage, AK $37,246

Santa Maria, CA $37,144

Everett, WA $37,137

Danbury, CT $37,017

Bremerton, WA $36,970

Tacoma, WA $36,848

New Suffolk, NY $36,847

Sacramento, CA $36,838

Santa Barbara, CA $36,800

San Diego, CA $36,763

Trenton, NJ $36,763

Brockton, MA $36,725

Fairbanks, AK $36,642

Lompoc, CA $36,555

Lowell, MA $36,527

Ventura, CA $36,521

Nashua, NH $36,514

Stockton, CA $36,511

Modesto, CA $36,262

Poughkeepsie, NY $36,187

Olympia, WA $36,122

Kennewick, WA $36,122

New Haven, CT $36,109

Lawrence, MA $35,986

Hartford, CT $35,952

Riverside, CA $35,945

New Bedford, MA $35,911

Richland, WA $35,911

Bakersfield, CA $35,863

San Bernardino, CA $35,850

New Britain, CT $35,846

Atlantic City, NJ $35,846

New London, CT $35,833

Norwich, CT $35,822

Portsmouth, NH $35,816

Boulder, CO $35,743

Portland, OR $35,696

Worcester, MA $35,693

Minneapolis, MN $35,587

Philadelphia, PA $35,540

Honolulu, HI $35,427

Saint Paul, MN $35,411

Vineland, NJ $35,403

Providence, RI $35,305

Chicago, IL $35,206

Bellingham, WA $35,165

Springfield, MA $35,138

Baltimore, MD $35,127

Chico, CA $35,042

Pittsfield, MA $34,950

Manchester, NH $34,886

Spokane, WA $34,736

Denver, CO $34,732

Albany, NY $34,572

Troy, NY $34,558

Nassau, NY $34,522

Schenectady, NY $34,487

Wilmington, DE $34,460

Burlington, VT $34,412

Salem, OR $34,398

Portland, ME $34,293

Yakima, WA $34,259

Rochester, MN $34,153

Reno, NV $34,136

Fresno, CA $34,136

Milwaukee, WI $34,105

Detroit, MI $34,071

Ann Arbor, MI $34,066

Allentown, PA $34,061

Colorado Springs, CO $34,003

Syracuse, NY $33,986

Carson City, NV $33,986

Houston, TX $33,938

Eugene, OR $33,921

Gary, IN $33,881

Springfield, OR $33,853

Bismarck, ND $33,846

Galveston, TX $33,823

Medford, OR $33,772

Fort Collins, CO $33,758

Concord, NH $33,741

Austin, TX $33,731

Mesa, AZ $33,659

Reading, PA $33,656

Phoenix, AZ $33,652

Dallas, TX $33,642

Saint Cloud, MN $33,609

Madison, WI $33,564

Utica, NY $33,472

Rochester, NY $33,417

Des Moines, IA $33,414

Raleigh, NC $33,410

Atlanta, GA $33,359

Battle Creek, MI $33,349

Salt Lake City, UT $33,339

Lancaster, PA $33,288

Harrisburg, PA $33,240

Kansas City, MO $33,206

Kansas City, KS $33,199

Champaign, IL $33,199

Fort Worth, TX $33,196

Columbus, OH $33,190

Boca Raton, FL $33,182

Pittsburgh, PA $33,169

Richmond, VA $33,155

Indianapolis, IN $33,148

Cleveland, OH $33,145

Las Vegas, NV $33,104

Cincinnati, OH $33,104

Petersburg, VA $33,053

Huntsville, AL $33,002

Lansing, MI $32,979

Lebanon, PA $32,974

Pueblo, CO $32,971

Appleton, WI $32,961

Buffalo, NY $32,947

Dayton, OH $32,937

Racine, WI $32,930

Charlotte, NC $32,927

Saint Louis, MO $32,916

York, PA $32,896

Elkhart, IN $32,896

Gastonia, NC $32,889

Billings, MT $32,881

Beaumont, TX $32,872

Lorain, OH $32,865

Benton Harbor, MI $32,858

Toledo, OH $32,852

Binghamton, NY $32,835

Rock Hill, SC $32,831

Rockford, IL $32,814

Springfield, IL $32,801

Elyria, OH $32,797

Fargo, ND $32,797

Flagstaff, AZ $32,773

Fort Lauderdale, FL $32,753

Duluth, MN $32,732

Miami, FL $32,732

Grand Forks, ND $32,709

Cheyenne, WY $32,709

Bangor, ME $32,634

Cedar Rapids, IA $32,596

Durham, NC $32,582

Louisville, KY $32,579

Grand Rapids, MI $32,572

Hialeah, FL $32,569

Casper, WY $32,521

Scranton, PA $32,480

New Orleans, LA $32,470

Virginia Beach, VA $32,467

Akron, OH $32,450

Peoria, IL $32,405

Sarasota, FL $32,399

Nashville, TN $32,375

Omaha, NE $32,375

Green Bay, WI $32,375

Baton Rouge, LA $32,358

Charleston, SC $32,351

Davenport, IA $32,334

Jamestown, NY $32,334

Tucson, AZ $32,317

Saint Petersburg, FL $32,296

Tampa, FL $32,290

Evansville, IN $32,269

Port Arthur, TX $32,269

Bradenton, FL $32,255

Santa Fe, NM $32,194

Orlando, FL $32,133

Clearwater, FL $32,123

La Crosse, WI $32,051

Canton, OH $32,051

Albuquerque, NM $32,031

Newport News, VA $32,027

High Point, NC $32,017

Ogden, UT $32,003

Corpus Christi, TX $31,976

Norfolk, VA $31,956

Laramie, WY $31,956

Rock Island, IL $31,935

Saginaw, MI $31,928

Jacksonville, FL $31,925

Salisbury, NC $31,918

Boise, ID $31,911

Moline, IL $31,894

Fort Myers, FL $31,884

Memphis, TN $31,877

Tulsa, OK $31,860

Waterloo, IA $31,840

Spartanburg, SC $31,806

Lincoln, NE $31,789

Fort Wayne, IN $31,782

Provo, UT $31,779

Cedar Falls, IA $31,738

San Antonio, TX $31,724

Greensboro, NC $31,710

South Bend, IN $31,707

Savannah, GA $31,670

Muskegon, MI $31,656

Birmingham, AL $31,652

Winston Salem, NC $31,636

Lake Charles, LA $31,554

Anderson, IN $31,547

Lexington, KY $31,537

Augusta, GA $31,526

Greenville, SC $31,526

Lima, OH $31,499

Wichita, KS $31,496

Tuscaloosa, AL $31,496

Columbia, SC $31,465

Springfield, OH $31,458

Asheville, NC $31,404

Bloomington, IN $31,380

Knoxville, TN $31,257

Shreveport, LA $31,254

Wilmington, NC $31,210

Roanoke, VA $31,210

Topeka, KS $31,148

Frankfort, KY $31,145

Oklahoma City, OK $31,121

Chillicothe, OH $31,107

Longview, TX $31,104

Melbourne, FL $31,101

Sioux Falls, SD $31,046

Mobile, AL $31,043

Terre Haute, IN $31,029

Altoona, PA $31,009

Amarillo, TX $30,985

Killeen, TX $30,975

Fayetteville, AR $30,947

Chattanooga, TN $30,937

Sioux City, IA $30,906

Idaho Falls, ID $30,900

Lynchburg, VA $30,872

Gainesville, FL $30,828

Portsmouth, OH $30,811

Little Rock, AR $30,804

Lafayette, LA $30,791

Youngstown, OH $30,791

Daytona Beach, FL $30,770

Clarksville, TN $30,767

Pensacola, FL $30,763

Temple, TX $30,761

Hopkinsville, KY $30,661

Erie, PA $30,654

Florence, SC $30,641

Charleston, WV $30,586

Great Falls, MT $30,569

Macon, GA $30,521

Tallahassee, FL $30,518

Fayetteville, NC $30,511

Waco, TX $30,504

Helena, MT $30,481

Pine Bluff, AR $30,468

Vincennes, IN $30,426

Lubbock, TX $30,412

Alamogordo, NM $30,392

Twin Falls, ID $30,361

Rapid City, SD $30,351

Jackson, MS $30,290

Huntington, WV $30,287

Greenville, MS $30,286

Parkersburg, WV $30,252

Montgomery, AL $30,245

Wichita Falls, TX $30,211

Springfield, MO $30,211

Biloxi, MS $30,194

Monroe, LA $30,160

Johnstown, PA $30,136

Sumter, SC $30,123

Columbus, GA $30,119

Pascagoula, MS $30,055

Abilene, TX $30,055

Kingsport, TN $29,966

Albany, GA $29,966

Gulfport, MS $29,956

Alexandria, LA $29,843

Fort Smith, AR $29,758

El Paso, TX $29,666

Las Cruces, NM $29,513

Harlingen, TX $29,426

Pocatello, ID $29,421

Florence, AL $29,377

Brownsville, TX $29,370

Mcallen, TX $29,298

Dothan, AL $29,251

Columbus, MS $29,048

Altus, OK $28,890

Lawton, OK $28,825

Pierre, SD $28,702

Animal Control Inspector Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animal Control Inspector roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 40% above the average. Conversely, Animal Control Inspector positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Animal Control Inspector as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Animal Control Inspector

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$47,695	$23.0	40%

How Education impacts an Animal Control Inspector's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Animal Control Inspector professionals enter the field with a high school degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Animal Control Inspector with a high school is between $35,160 and $37,049.

Animal Control Inspector Salaries by Degree Level

$37,800
$37,400
$37,100
$36,700
$36,300
$35,900
$35,600
$35,200

Typical Education for Animal Control Inspector
Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Degree	1.7%
High School	78.7%
Associate's Degree	11.4%
Bachelor's Degree	7.6%
Master's Degree or MBA	0.6%
JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent	0%

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Animal Control Inspector Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animal Control Inspector's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$31,156

Average $34,068/year

$35,892

$2,596

Average $2,839/month

$2,991

$599

Average $655/week

$690

$15

Average $16/hour

$17

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$35,892	$2,991	$690	$17
Average	$34,068	$2,839	$655	$16
25th Percentile	$31,156	$2,596	$599	$15

Salary Trends for Animal Control Inspector

Salaries for an Animal Control Inspector can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary increased from $48,712 in 2023 to around $49,319 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Animal Control Inspector salary trends, click here.

Average Annual Salary of Animal Control Inspector Over Time

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2024	$49,485
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Common company salaries for Animal Control Inspector

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K $114,295/per year

Kpmg Us LLP Business Services United States

W $114,096/per year

Warner Bros Discovery Business Services United States

D $111,927/per year

Dentsu International Ltd Business Services United States

G $111,873/per year

GroupM Worldwide Inc Business Services United States

C $111,651/per year

CoWorx Staffing Business Services United States

C $110,194/per year

Contemporary Services Corp Business Services United States

S $107,128/per year

Showcase Cinemas Business Services United States

A $106,429/per year

Amentum Services Inc Business Services United States

A $106,199/per year

Allied Universal Security Services LLC Business Services United States

S $106,104/per year

Sodexo USA Business Services United States

J $105,192/per year

JLL Technologies Business Services United States

I $104,478/per year

Intact Insurance Group USA LLC Business Services United States

N $101,619/per year

NielsenIQ Business Services United States

T $101,470/per year

The Leading Edge Alliance Business Services United States

H $101,308/per year

Honeywell UOP Business Services United States

R $97,720/per year

Reeve & Associates Business Services United States

M $97,584/per year

ManpowerGroup Global Inc Business Services United States

F $95,980/per year

Financial Sys Nco Business Services United States

A $95,314/per year

Arrow Global Ltd Business Services United States

C $94,777/per year

CarMax Enterprise Services LLC Business Services United States

D $94,479/per year

DZConneX Business Services United States

A $93,802/per year

Adecco Staffing, USA Business Services United States

R $92,937/per year

Resource MFG Business Services United States

Z $92,774/per year

Zachry Brands Inc Business Services United States

G $88,138/per year

Greystar Worldwide LLC Business Services United States

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