Animal Control Workers pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,860 a year or less, while the top 10% make $58,720 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Phoenix earn between $48,830 and $50,620.
- $41K10th
- $49K25th
- $49KMedian
- $51K75th
- $59K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,330 | $4,194 | $24.20 |
| Median | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,620 | $4,218 | $24.34 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Phoenix earn 7% more than the Arizona average ($46,970) and 4% more than 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $50,330 | $48,830 | $40,860 | $58,720 | 90 |
| Arizona | $46,970 | $47,650 | $35,200 | $58,070 | 210 |
| 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 Phoenix
On the average salary of $50,330, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $41,756 a year, or $3,480 a month and $1,606 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $50,330 buys what about $48,715 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 8.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other Arizona cities
Phoenix ranks 1st of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Phoenix$50,330
- Tucson$40,360
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Animal Control Workers salary in Phoenix: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Phoenix?
$24.20 an hour on average, and $23.48 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,860 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,830, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $41,756 a year ($3,480 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,330.
Do animal control workers earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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 0.46, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.46).
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.