Animal Control Workers Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $32,830 -28.4% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $24,660
90th percentile $47,420
Employed locally 30
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,660
    25th
    $28,140
    50th (median)
    $32,830
    75th
    $37,310
    90th
    $47,420

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 46% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,970

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,610
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $46,520
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $42,770
    Firefighters $31,140
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $37,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Jackson, MS is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Jackson, MS is 28.4% below 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $24,660 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,140.