What is the salary of an Animal Protection Officer? In the United States, an Animal Protection Officer earns an average salary of $39,013. The salary range for an Animal Protection Officer is usually between $33,060 and $48,820 per year, representing the 25th to 75th percentiles respectively. The top 10% of earners, that is the 90th percentile, have an annual salary of $58,787. The highest Animal Protection Officer salary in the United States was $66,665. The average hourly pay for an Animal Protection Officer is $18.76.
Top 3 states paying the highest average Animal Protection Officer salary are Colorado, with an average salary of $59,320, followed by California, with an average salary of $58,239, and Wyoming, with an average salary of $44,874. Employers paying the highest salary for an Animal Protection Officer job are City of Aurora (CO), Mendocino County (CA) and City of League City (TX).
| Employer | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| City of Aurora, CO | $59,320 |
| Mendocino County, CA | $58,239 |
| City of League City, TX | $46,031 |
| Pinal County, AZ | $38,448 |
| City of San Marcos, TX | $37,865 |
| City of El Paso, TX | $37,406 |
| City of Austin, TX | $34,092 |
| City of Gallup, NM | $31,235 |
| Job Title | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Animal Control Officer | $45,845 |
| Animal Control | $34,701 |
| Animal Control Supervisor | $61,548 |
| Animal Care Technician | $36,914 |
| Animal Shelter Manager | $58,100 |
| Animal Control Director | $74,900 |
| Animal Shelter Supervisor | $55,364 |
| Animal Shelter Director | $63,005 |
| Animal Services Officer | $45,896 |
| Animal Care Specialist | $41,551 |
Select a state to view specific salary for Animal Protection Officer and other interesting information
| State | Average Salary | Records Number |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $34,555 | 6 |
| California | $58,239 | 3 |
| Colorado | $59,320 | 11 |
| New Mexico | $29,219 | 4 |
| Texas | $37,015 | 54 |
| Virginia | $41,311 | 4 |
| Washington | $38,153 | 10 |
| Wyoming | $44,874 | 8 |
