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Animal Control Workers

Investigate abandoned, neglected, or dangerous animals.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$27.49 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

National Data
Growth rate:  10.5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Maintain operational records.
  • Write operational reports.
  • Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
  • Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
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Job Title Examples:

Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer
Community Service Officer
Animal Control Officer

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $27.49
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Animal Control Workers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$16.71 $19.75

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