Animal Control Workers pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $47,420 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Jackson earn between $28,140 and $37,310.
- $25K10th
- $28K25th
- $33KMedian
- $37K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,160 | $2,847 | $16.42 |
| Median | $32,830 | $2,736 | $15.78 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $28,140 | $2,345 | $13.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,310 | $3,109 | $17.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Jackson earn 6% less than the Mississippi average ($36,450) and 29% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $34,160 | $32,830 | $24,660 | $47,420 | 30 |
| Mississippi | $36,450 | $34,890 | $27,390 | $47,940 | 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $34,160, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $28,993 a year, or $2,416 a month and $1,115 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $34,160 buys what about $38,361 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Memphis, TN$42,630
- Birmingham, AL$40,950
- Little Rock, AR$38,120
- Lake Charles, LA$38,800
- Nashville, TN$47,450
- Atlanta, GA$43,830
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 Jackson: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Jackson?
$16.42 an hour on average, and $15.78 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $24,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $28,140, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Jackson?
About $28,993 a year ($2,416 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,160.
Do animal control workers earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.6%.
- 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 1.61, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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