Dog Catcher Career

*A job as a Dog Catcher falls under the broader career category of Animal Control Workers. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Animal Control Workers : Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.


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Animal Control Worker Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$48,150

Median Hourly Wage

$23.15*

Total Employed Nationally

11,600


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.