Animal Control Workers pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $84,220 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Syracuse earn between $41,950 and $61,610.
- $41K10th
- $42K25th
- $48KMedian
- $62K75th
- $84K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,890 | $4,658 | $26.87 |
| Median | $48,150 | $4,012 | $23.15 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $41,950 | $3,496 | $20.17 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,610 | $5,134 | $29.62 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Syracuse earn 4% more than the New York average ($53,720) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $55,890 | $48,150 | $40,800 | $84,220 | 40 |
| New York | $53,720 | $48,420 | $34,800 | $73,360 | 870 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $55,890, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $44,619 a year, or $3,718 a month and $1,716 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $55,890 buys what about $58,376 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 4.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 2nd of 6 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($59,240).
- New York$59,240
- Syracuse$55,890
- Rochester$54,600
- Albany$51,500
- Buffalo$48,430
- Kiryas Joel$47,220
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 Syracuse: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Syracuse?
$26.87 an hour on average, and $23.15 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $41,950, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $44,619 a year ($3,718 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,890. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do animal control workers earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 10.6%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.86, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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