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Animal Control Workers Salary in Alabama

The median pay for a animal control workers in Alabama is $36,990/year ($17.78/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $54K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$37K
Median annual
$17.78/hr
Hourly rate
$28K
Entry level (10th %)
$54K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $37K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,506/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home43.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$41,863/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,421/mo

About animal control workers

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 270
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $28,430, 25th percentile $32,050, median $36,990, 75th percentile $45,320, 90th percentile $54,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$28K25th$32KMedian$37K75th$45K90th$54K
Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $28,430, 25th percentile $32,050, median $36,990, 75th percentile $45,320, 90th percentile $54,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level animal control workers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $37K. Top earners bring in $54K or more, a $26K spread from bottom to top.

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Animal Control Workers salary by metro in Alabama

1 metro area with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Birmingham$37K+0%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do animal control workers make in Alabama?

The median is $36,990 a year, that works out to about $18 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,430, and experienced animal control workers can clear $54,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $37K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,506/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 43.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a animal control workers salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median animal control workers salary is worth about $41,863 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do animal control workers get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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