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Animal Control Workers

Median Salary
43,170
Job Outlook
N/A

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

What sectors do they work in?

State and local government

82%

Private for profit

9%

Private not for profit

7%

Self-employed

1%

Federal Government

0%

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$26,920

10%

$43,170

Median

$63,610

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • High school

    60%

  • Post-secondary certificate

    29%

  • Associate's degree

    9%

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Leadership

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Low

  • Technology Design and Control

    Low

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Administrative
  • Law and Government
  • Public Safety and Security
  • English Language

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Responsibility

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

  • Level Of Competition

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Conventional

You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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