Animal Control Workers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $56,090 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Richmond earn between $44,020 and $50,480.
- $43K10th
- $44K25th
- $49KMedian
- $50K75th
- $56K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $48,350 | $4,029 | $23.25 |
| Median | $49,010 | $4,084 | $23.56 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,020 | $3,668 | $21.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,480 | $4,207 | $24.27 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Richmond earn about the same as the Virginia average ($49,570) and about the same as the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +7% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $48,350 | $49,010 | $43,360 | $56,090 | 60 |
| Virginia | $49,570 | $49,010 | $37,010 | $60,340 | 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $48,350, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $39,063 a year, or $3,255 a month and $1,502 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $48,350 buys what about $49,408 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 8.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 1st of 2 Virginia metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Richmond$48,350
- Virginia Beach$46,080
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 Richmond: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Richmond?
$23.25 an hour on average, and $23.56 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $39,063 a year ($3,255 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $48,350.
Do animal control workers earn more in Richmond 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.15, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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