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Animal Control Workers Salary in Wisconsin

The median pay for a animal control workers in Wisconsin is $46,720/year ($22.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $28K at the entry level to $75K for experienced workers.

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

$47K
Median annual
$22.46/hr
Hourly rate
$28K
Entry level (10th %)
$75K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $47K get you in Wisconsin?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,179/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,202/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$49,528/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,977/mo

About animal control workers

U.S. employed: 50
Category: Public Safety

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Wisconsin

Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $28,080, 25th percentile $35,360, median $46,720, 75th percentile $60,940, 90th percentile $74,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$28K25th$35KMedian$47K75th$61K90th$75K
Bar chart showing Animal Control Workers salary percentiles in Wisconsin: 10th percentile $28,080, 25th percentile $35,360, median $46,720, 75th percentile $60,940, 90th percentile $74,900. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level animal control workers (10th percentile) start around $28K. Mid-career wages sit at $47K. Top earners bring in $75K or more, a $47K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do animal control workers make in Wisconsin?

The median is $46,720 a year, that works out to about $22 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,080, and experienced animal control workers can clear $74,900. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $47K enough to live in Wisconsin?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,179/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,202/month, which eats 37.8% 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 Wisconsin?

Wisconsin 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 $49,528 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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