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How to become animal control workerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Protective Services Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$45,660
25th–75th pct. $37,750–$57,060
Top pay (est.)
$88,500
Top 10% $68,070
Pay in 5 years
$53,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$62,600est.
$53,800–$72,700
Outlook score
58/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
23%
Low
Job growth (10 yr)
+4.0%
1,500 openings / yr

How to become animal control workers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Animal Control Workers

Key skills

Critical Thinking
3.5
Active Listening
3.2
Speaking
3.1
Service Orientation
3.0
Social Perceptiveness
3.0
Persuasion
3.0
Time Management
3.0
Coordination
3.0

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
5.7
Public Safety and Security
4.6
Law and Government
4.4
Administrative
4.3
English Language
4.0
Education and Training
3.7
Computers and Electronics
3.6
Biology
3.4

What the work involves

Handling and Moving ObjectsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkPerforming General Physical Activities

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionProblem SensitivityInductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionDeductive Reasoning

Education of workers

High school diploma
65%
Post-secondary certificate
19%
Associate's degree
12%
Bachelor's degree
4%

Training before entry

3–6 months
31%
6–12 months
23%
Up to 1 month
15%
1–2 years
12%
1–3 months
12%
None / short demo
4%
4–10 years
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
46%
None
15%
2–4 years
12%
6–12 months
12%
3–6 months
12%
Up to 1 month
4%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as animal control workers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.