Animal Control Workers pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $65,570 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Baltimore earn between $47,050 and $55,500.
- $39K10th
- $47K25th
- $50KMedian
- $56K75th
- $66K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,400 | $4,283 | $24.71 |
| Median | $49,890 | $4,158 | $23.99 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,050 | $3,921 | $22.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $55,500 | $4,625 | $26.68 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Baltimore earn 9% less than the Maryland average ($56,250) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $51,400 | $49,890 | $39,420 | $65,570 | 60 |
| Maryland | $56,250 | $53,330 | $39,420 | $81,450 | 140 |
| 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 Baltimore
On the average salary of $51,400, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $41,250 a year, or $3,438 a month and $1,587 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $51,400 buys what about $49,193 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Washington, DC$60,830
- Philadelphia, PA$58,440
- Richmond, VA$48,350
- Virginia Beach, VA$46,080
- New York, NY$59,240
- Pittsburgh, PA$51,980
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 Baltimore: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Baltimore?
$24.71 an hour on average, and $23.99 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,050, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $41,250 a year ($3,438 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,400. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do animal control workers earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- 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). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.61, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.61).
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