Animal Control Workers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $81,450 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Washington earn between $49,420 and $65,880.
- $49K10th
- $49K25th
- $58KMedian
- $66K75th
- $81K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,830 | $5,069 | $29.25 |
| Median | $57,510 | $4,792 | $27.65 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,420 | $4,118 | $23.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,880 | $5,490 | $31.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Washington earn 26% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $60,830 | $57,510 | $48,750 | $81,450 | 160 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $60,830, a single filer in Washington takes home about $48,549 a year, or $4,046 a month and $1,867 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,156 | $4,096 |
| Working in DC | $48,549 | $4,046 |
| Working in MD | $48,379 | $4,032 |
| Working in VA | $48,373 | $4,031 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $60,830 buys what about $55,867 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$51,400
- Richmond, VA$48,350
- Philadelphia, PA$58,440
- Virginia Beach, VA$46,080
- Pittsburgh, PA$51,980
- Raleigh, NC$49,630
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 Washington: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Washington?
$29.25 an hour on average, and $27.65 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Washington?
About $48,549 a year ($4,046 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,830.
Do animal control workers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.67, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.67).
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