Animal Control Workers pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,810 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Miami earn between $50,170 and $61,730.
- $47K10th
- $50K25th
- $58KMedian
- $62K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,920 | $4,993 | $28.81 |
| Median | $58,430 | $4,869 | $28.09 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,170 | $4,181 | $24.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,730 | $5,144 | $29.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Miami earn 24% more than the Florida average ($48,190) and 24% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +28% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $59,920 | $58,430 | $47,390 | $76,810 | 90 |
| Florida | $48,190 | $45,860 | $35,100 | $61,730 | 640 |
| 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 Miami
On the average salary of $59,920, a single filer in Miami takes home about $50,326 a year, or $4,194 a month and $1,936 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $59,920 buys what about $52,490 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other Florida cities
Miami ranks 1st of 4 Florida metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Miami$59,920
- Orlando$53,690
- Tampa$47,450
- Jacksonville$45,670
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 Miami: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Miami?
$28.81 an hour on average, and $28.09 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,390 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Miami?
About $50,326 a year ($4,194 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,920. Florida has no state income tax.
Do animal control workers earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% 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 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.43, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.43).
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