Animal Control Workers pay range in Atlanta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year or less, while the top 10% make $51,760 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Atlanta earn between $39,380 and $47,370.
- $38K10th
- $39K25th
- $43KMedian
- $47K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,830 | $3,652 | $21.07 |
| Median | $42,840 | $3,570 | $20.60 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,380 | $3,282 | $18.93 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,370 | $3,948 | $22.77 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Atlanta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Atlanta earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($41,390) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is -6% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $43,830 | $42,840 | $37,970 | $51,760 | 200 |
| Georgia | $41,390 | $39,500 | $33,060 | $51,760 | 430 |
| United States | $48,440 | $45,660 | $33,090 | $68,070 | 12,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Control Workers salary after taxes in Atlanta
On the average salary of $43,830, a single filer in Atlanta takes home about $35,959 a year, or $2,997 a month and $1,383 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Atlanta a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Atlanta area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 100.1), so the average $43,830 buys what about $43,805 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Atlanta ($51,170). A typical home costs $382,938, or 8.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Greenville, SC$40,040
- Birmingham, AL$40,950
- Knoxville, TN$42,880
- Columbia, SC$40,260
- Nashville, TN$47,450
- Charlotte, NC$48,700
Highest-paying cities for animal control workers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,540).
- Seattle, WA$78,540
- San Francisco, CA$75,730
- San Jose, CA$74,580
- Los Angeles, CA$66,930
- Bridgeport, CT$66,030
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Animal Control Workers salary in Atlanta: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Atlanta?
$21.07 an hour on average, and $20.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,970 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Atlanta?
About $35,959 a year ($2,997 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,830.
Do animal control workers earn more in Atlanta than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,440).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9011; area Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA (12060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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