The median pay for a animal control workers in Iowa is $48,160/year ($23.16/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $26K at the entry level to $66K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $25,980, 25th percentile $38,940, median $48,160, 75th percentile $59,150, 90th percentile $66,070. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level animal control workers (10th percentile) start around $26K. Mid-career wages sit at $48K. Top earners bring in $66K or more, a $40K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $48,160 a year, that works out to about $23 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,980, and experienced animal control workers can clear $66,070. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $48K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,201/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 33.2% 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 Iowa?▼
Iowa 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 $54,198 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.
