Careers · Animal Control Workers · New Jersey
Animal Control Workers in New Jersey
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 New Jersey the median pay is $52,050 a year, 14% above the national median of $45,660.
$52,050median pay in New Jersey, per year
$42,690–$64,580middle half earn
260employed in New Jersey
$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 New Jersey
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 · $55,060Iowa · $54,190
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against animal control workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against animal control workers and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 33-9011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.