Animal Control Workers Salary in Massachusetts

Animal control workers in Massachusetts earn the most in Boston (average $63,510 a year) and the least in Worcester ($57,030), across the 2 Massachusetts metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal control workers average at $61,860 and the median at $60,930 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,440.

Animal Control Workers average salary by city in Massachusetts

Boston$63,510
Worcester$57,030

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Boston	$63,510	$63,140	$53,980	$50,355	108
Worcester	$57,030	$55,410	$47,340	$45,472	103

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Control Workers salary in other states

Animal Control Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Massachusetts

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.
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.

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