Animal Control Workers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $46,400 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.31
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $54,330
Employed locally 90
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $42,830
    50th (median)
    $46,400
    75th
    $54,330
    90th
    $54,330

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $57,790
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $49,940
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $44,830
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $44,380

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $36,740
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $65,230
    Firefighters $37,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $27,360
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $53,010
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $62,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Charlotte, NC-SC is $22.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.61 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 1.2% above the national median of $45,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Control Workers in Charlotte?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,830.