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Animal Control Workers Salary in Ohio

The median pay for a animal control workers in Ohio is $44,950/year ($21.61/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $32K at the entry level to $60K for experienced workers.

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

$45K
Median annual
$21.61/hr
Hourly rate
$32K
Entry level (10th %)
$60K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $45K get you in Ohio?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,136/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,188/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.9% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,153/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,948/mo

About animal control workers

U.S. employed: 290
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio

Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $32,030, 25th percentile $37,870, median $44,950, 75th percentile $48,320, 90th percentile $60,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$32K25th$38KMedian$45K75th$48K90th$60K
Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Ohio: 10th percentile $32,030, 25th percentile $37,870, median $44,950, 75th percentile $48,320, 90th percentile $60,420. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level animal control workers (10th percentile) start around $32K. Mid-career wages sit at $45K. Top earners bring in $60K or more, a $28K spread from bottom to top.

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Animal Control Workers salary by metro in Ohio

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Cleveland$47K+3%60
Columbus$46K+3%40
Cincinnati$44K-1%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do animal control workers make in Ohio?

The median is $44,950 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $32,030, and experienced animal control workers can clear $60,420. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $45K enough to live in Ohio?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,136/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 37.9% 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 Ohio?

Ohio 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 $49,153 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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