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Animal Control Workers Salary in Mississippi

The median pay for a animal control workers in Mississippi is $34,480/year ($16.58/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $25K at the entry level to $46K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Mississippi. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$34K
Median annual
$16.58/hr
Hourly rate
$25K
Entry level (10th %)
$46K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $34K get you in Mississippi?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,344/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,077/mo
Rent as % of take-home45.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$38,785/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,267/mo

About animal control workers

U.S. employed: 130
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Mississippi

Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $25,280, 25th percentile $30,160, median $34,480, 75th percentile $38,150, 90th percentile $46,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$25K25th$30KMedian$34K75th$38K90th$46K
Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Mississippi: 10th percentile $25,280, 25th percentile $30,160, median $34,480, 75th percentile $38,150, 90th percentile $46,410. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level animal control workers (10th percentile) start around $25K. Mid-career wages sit at $34K. Top earners bring in $46K or more, a $21K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do animal control workers make in Mississippi?

The median is $34,480 a year, that works out to about $17 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $25,280, and experienced animal control workers can clear $46,410. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $34K enough to live in Mississippi?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,344/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,077/month, which eats 45.9% 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 Mississippi?

Mississippi 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 $38,785 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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