Animal Control Workers Salary in South Carolina

Animal control workers in South Carolina earn the most in Columbia (average $40,260 a year) and the least in Greenville ($40,040), across the 2 South Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal control workers average at $39,680 and the median at $38,790 for 180 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,440.

Animal Control Workers average salary by city in South Carolina

Columbia$40,260
Greenville$40,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Columbia	$40,260	$41,740	$37,350	$34,025	94
Greenville	$40,040	$35,190	$35,190	$33,854	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Control Workers salary in other states

Animal Control Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in South Carolina

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.
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.

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