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animal control officers face highest risks among dangerous jobs
Animal control officers have more exposure to bites and contaminants than paramedics and emergency physicians, a new ranking shows.
Oct 24, 2026, 5:46 AM
By the Genius Eye newsroom (Small Business Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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A recent ranking highlighted animal control officers as having the highest exposure to bites, contaminants, and other workplace hazards compared to other dangerous professions.
This ranking places animal control officers ahead of paramedics and emergency physicians in terms of on-the-job risks, according to Inc.
The report also notes that despite the high risks, animal control officers earn below the median wage.
These findings shed light on the occupational hazards faced by animal control officers and the compensation challenges they encounter.
Sources
- Inc.: America’s Scariest Job Isn’t Mortician or Ghost Hunter. It’s a Role That Pays Below the Median
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