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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

33-9011 Animal Control Workers



Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 408$23.65/hr$13.85/hr$13.85/hr$22.80/hr$31.99/hr$34.96/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public Administration30$31.01/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Central Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Minnesota N/AN/AN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Southeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 20$31.99/hrN/A
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 20$31.99/hrN/A
Minnesota 40$22.80/hr7.1%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers 9,330$41.67/hr5.1%
Animal Trainers 230$20.63/hr17.3%
Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 110$19.26/hrN/A


  • Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
  • Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
  • Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
  • Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
  • Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
  • Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
  • Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
  • Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
  • Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
  • Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.