Animal Control Workers
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
- O*NET-SOC code
33-9011.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$45,660
Employment, U.S.12,070
Median hourly wage$21.95
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $33,090 | $37,750 | $45,660 | $57,060 | $68,070 |
By state (44)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 290 | $37,340 | 1.75 |
| Alaska | 30 | $63,340 | 1.19 |
| Arizona | 210 | $47,650 | 0.85 |
| Arkansas | 180 | $34,410 | 1.73 |
| California | 1,210 | $62,630 | 0.85 |
| Colorado | 170 | $58,470 | 0.75 |
| Connecticut | 220 | $57,130 | 1.66 |
| Florida | 640 | $45,860 | 0.83 |
| Georgia | 430 | $39,500 | 1.14 |
| Idaho | 50 | $43,930 | 0.76 |
| Illinois | 410 | $42,480 | 0.86 |
| Indiana | 340 | $43,000 | 1.37 |
| Iowa | 80 | $54,190 | 0.66 |
| Kansas | 190 | $39,520 | 1.74 |
| Kentucky | 190 | $35,360 | 1.23 |
| Louisiana | 120 | $38,020 | 0.78 |
| Maine | 90 | $49,660 | 1.80 |
| Maryland | 140 | $53,330 | 0.66 |
| Massachusetts | 280 | $60,930 | 0.98 |
| Michigan | 260 | $48,340 | 0.77 |
| Mississippi | 160 | $34,890 | 1.81 |
| Missouri | 440 | $41,760 | 1.95 |
| Montana | 50 | $50,530 | 1.26 |
| Nevada | 100 | $58,810 | 0.85 |
| New Hampshire | 60 | $48,840 | 1.07 |
| New Jersey | 260 | $52,050 | 0.78 |
| New Mexico | 260 | $37,800 | 3.89 |
| New York | 870 | $48,420 | 1.16 |
| North Carolina | 460 | $43,940 | 1.19 |
| Ohio | 290 | $45,220 | 0.68 |
| Oklahoma | 380 | $37,450 | 2.85 |
| Oregon | 40 | $66,130 | 0.26 |
| Pennsylvania | $52,000 | ||
| Rhode Island | 70 | $55,060 | 1.88 |
| South Carolina | 180 | $38,790 | 0.98 |
| South Dakota | 50 | $45,530 | 1.40 |
| Tennessee | 280 | $42,970 | 1.09 |
| Texas | 1,300 | $43,250 | 1.19 |
| Utah | 200 | $47,210 | 1.49 |
| Virginia | 430 | $49,010 | 1.35 |
| Washington | 180 | $66,440 | 0.67 |
| West Virginia | 90 | $35,120 | 1.57 |
| Wisconsin | 120 | $37,380 | 0.51 |
| Wyoming | 40 | $53,870 | 1.78 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Transit and Railroad Police | 3 | 0.963 |
| 2 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | 3 | 0.961 |
| 3 | Fish and Game Wardens | 3 | 0.958 |
| 4 | Customs and Border Protection Officers | 3 | 0.955 |
| 5 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | 3 | 0.948 |
| 6 | Police Identification and Records Officers | 3 | 0.947 |
| 7 | Retail Loss Prevention Specialists | 1-2 | 0.944 |
| 8 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | 1-2 | 0.944 |
| 9 | Forest Fire Inspectors and Prevention Specialists | 3 | 0.943 |
| 10 | Correctional Officers and Jailers | 1-2 | 0.943 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Animal Control Workers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | Operation and Control | 1.26 | 0.938 |
| Animal Trainers | Learning Strategies | 1.13 | 0.917 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Animal Control Workers, excluding software Animal Control Workers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| National Crime Information Center (NCIC) database | 7 of 20 | 29.4x |
| Law enforcement information databases | 6 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System IAFIS | 5 of 20 | 38.5x |
| Corel WordPerfect Office Suite | 9 of 20 | 6.6x |
| Computer aided composite drawing software | 4 of 20 | 46.2x |
| Crime mapping software | 4 of 20 | 46.2x |
| DesignWare 3D EyeWitness | 4 of 20 | 36.9x |
| National Integrated Ballistics Information Network NIBIN | 4 of 20 | 36.9x |
| SmartDraw Legal | 4 of 20 | 36.9x |
| The CAD Zone The Crime Zone | 4 of 20 | 36.9x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.75 | 3.25 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 1.00 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.62 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Public Safety and Security | 4.52 | 4.58 |
| Law and Government | 4.46 | 4.44 |
| English Language | 4.25 | 4.00 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.23 | 5.65 |
| Administrative | 3.64 | 4.35 |
| Education and Training | 3.28 | 3.71 |
| Biology | 3.08 | 3.42 |
| Communications and Media | 3.08 | 3.23 |
| Transportation | 3.08 | 2.92 |
| Telecommunications | 3.08 | 2.27 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.04 | 3.65 |
| Administration and Management | 2.96 | 3.35 |
| Geography | 2.96 | 2.84 |
| Psychology | 2.84 | 3.19 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 2.69 | 2.58 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.46 | 2.50 |
| Mathematics | 2.46 | 2.40 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 2.31 | 2.23 |
| Chemistry | 2.23 | 2.69 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2.23 | 2.19 |
| Foreign Language | 2.19 | 2.08 |
| Physics | 1.92 | 1.42 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.85 | 2.00 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.85 | 1.73 |
| Mechanical | 1.81 | 1.50 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.80 | 1.42 |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.58 | 1.12 |
| Production and Processing | 1.52 | 1.08 |
| Design | 1.35 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.31 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.31 | 0.62 |
| Fine Arts | 1.20 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.15 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Expression | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 4.00 | 3.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.62 | 3.12 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.25 | 3.75 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.00 | 3.38 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Static Strength | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Written Expression | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Sharing | 2.88 | 3.00 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Control Precision | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Originality | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Depth Perception | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.12 | 2.62 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Stamina | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Response Orientation | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Memorization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Rate Control | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Reaction Time | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Sound Localization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Visualization | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Number Facility | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Night Vision | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.88 | 1.00 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.25 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel in demand
- Microsoft Office software in demand
- Microsoft Access hot
- Microsoft Outlook hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft SharePoint hot
- Microsoft Visio hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- SAP software hot
- ARK Software Ark Shelter Software
- Animal Shelter Manager
- CISCO Software ACS Animal Control System
- Esri ArcGIS
- Geographic information system GIS software
- Geographic information system GIS systems
- Multiple Options Animal Shelter Management System
- RescueConnection Software ShelterConntection
- RoseRush Services Shelter Pro
- TRAX Animal Control and Dog Warden Officer Software
- Web browser software
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | 120 | 2.35 | $43,080 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | 100 | 1.87 | $54,770 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 180 | 1.75 | $45,540 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 130 | 1.57 | $44,310 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 100 | 1.51 | $49,680 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 160 | 1.21 | $59,870 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 350 | 1.10 | $45,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 430 | 0.89 | $62,810 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 200 | 0.88 | $42,840 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 130 | 0.88 | $48,340 |