Animal Control Workers pay range in Raleigh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,510 a year or less, while the top 10% make $59,900 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Raleigh earn between $45,280 and $57,600.
- $41K10th
- $45K25th
- $48KMedian
- $58K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,630 | $4,136 | $23.86 |
| Median | $47,700 | $3,975 | $22.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,280 | $3,773 | $21.77 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $57,600 | $4,800 | $27.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Raleigh vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Raleigh earn 12% more than the North Carolina average ($44,160) and about the same as the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | $49,630 | $47,700 | $40,510 | $59,900 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $44,160 | $43,940 | $35,150 | $57,230 | 460 |
| 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 Raleigh
On the average salary of $49,630, a single filer in Raleigh takes home about $40,586 a year, or $3,382 a month and $1,561 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 Raleigh a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Raleigh area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.2), so the average $49,630 buys what about $50,562 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Raleigh ($51,990). A typical home costs $438,364, or 8.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other North Carolina cities
Raleigh ranks 1st of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Raleigh$49,630
- Charlotte$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 Raleigh: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Raleigh?
$23.86 an hour on average, and $22.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Raleigh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,510 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Raleigh?
About $40,586 a year ($3,382 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,630.
Do animal control workers earn more in Raleigh than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Raleigh-Cary, NC (39580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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