Animal Control Workers pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,240 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Philadelphia earn between $46,280 and $72,420.
- $32K10th
- $46K25th
- $57KMedian
- $72K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,440 | $4,870 | $28.10 |
| Median | $56,640 | $4,720 | $27.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $46,280 | $3,857 | $22.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,420 | $6,035 | $34.82 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Philadelphia earn 8% more than the Pennsylvania average ($54,120) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +24% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $58,440 | $56,640 | $32,220 | $81,240 | 50 |
| Pennsylvania | $54,120 | $52,000 | $47,740 | $67,370 | n/a |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $58,440, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $47,342 a year, or $3,945 a month and $1,821 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $47,455 | $3,955 |
| Working in PA | $47,342 | $3,945 |
| Working in MD | $46,572 | $3,881 |
| Working in DE | $46,460 | $3,872 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $58,440 buys what about $56,985 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 6.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 2 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$58,440
- Pittsburgh$51,980
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Philadelphia?
$28.10 an hour on average, and $27.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $32,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $46,280, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $47,342 a year ($3,945 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,440. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do animal control workers earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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