Animal Control Workers pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $72,820 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Providence earn between $49,650 and $61,650.
- $38K10th
- $50K25th
- $55KMedian
- $62K75th
- $73K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $55,420 | $4,618 | $26.64 |
| Median | $54,770 | $4,564 | $26.33 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,650 | $4,138 | $23.87 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,650 | $5,138 | $29.64 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Providence earn about the same as the Rhode Island average ($53,830) and 14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $55,420 | $54,770 | $37,750 | $72,820 | 100 |
| Rhode Island | $53,830 | $55,060 | $35,650 | $64,420 | 70 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $55,420, a single filer in Providence takes home about $45,249 a year, or $3,771 a month and $1,740 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $45,249 | $3,771 |
| Working in MA | $44,259 | $3,688 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $55,420 buys what about $54,455 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in nearby metro areas
- Worcester, MA$57,030
- Boston, MA$63,510
- Hartford, CT$61,310
- New Haven, CT$61,370
- Waterbury, CT$51,860
- Bridgeport, CT$66,030
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 Providence: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Providence?
$26.64 an hour on average, and $26.33 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Providence?
About $45,249 a year ($3,771 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $55,420. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do animal control workers earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.87, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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