Animal Control Workers pay range in Orlando
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $61,090 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Orlando earn between $45,770 and $58,620.
- $38K10th
- $46K25th
- $55KMedian
- $59K75th
- $61K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,690 | $4,474 | $25.81 |
| Median | $54,810 | $4,568 | $26.35 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $45,770 | $3,814 | $22.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,620 | $4,885 | $28.18 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Orlando vs. Florida and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Orlando earn 11% more than the Florida average ($48,190) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +20% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $53,690 | $54,810 | $37,750 | $61,090 | 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 Orlando
On the average salary of $53,690, a single filer in Orlando takes home about $45,320 a year, or $3,777 a month and $1,743 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 Orlando a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $53,690 buys what about $52,939 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Orlando ($46,630). A typical home costs $387,733, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other Florida cities
Orlando ranks 2nd of 4 Florida metro areas for this job; Miami pays the most ($59,920).
- 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 Orlando: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Orlando?
$25.81 an hour on average, and $26.35 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $45,770, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Orlando?
About $45,320 a year ($3,777 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,690. Florida has no state income tax.
Do animal control workers earn more in Orlando than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- 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 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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