Careers · Animal Control Workers · Iowa
Animal Control Workers in Iowa
Animal control workers respond to calls involving stray, abandoned, injured, or dangerous animals. They investigate animal mistreatment complaints, capture and safely contain animals, and transport them to shelters or facilities In Iowa the median pay is $54,190 a year, 19% above the national median of $45,660.
$54,190median pay in Iowa, per year
$46,990–$58,250middle half earn
80employed in Iowa
$45,660U.S. median, for comparison
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What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination
Knowledge areas
Public Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServiceAdministrativeEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Animal Control Workers.
Licenses and training in Iowa
Animal Control Workers pay in other states
Washington · $66,440Oregon · $66,130Alaska · $63,340California · $62,630Massachusetts · $60,930Nevada · $58,810Colorado · $58,470Connecticut · $57,130Rhode Island · $55,060Wyoming · $53,870
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Are you suited for this?
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O*NET-SOC 33-9011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Iowa, annual.