Animal Control Workers Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $57,790 +26.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.78
10th percentile $38,440
90th percentile $68,350
Employed locally 100
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,440
    25th
    $48,490
    50th (median)
    $57,790
    75th
    $64,360
    90th
    $68,350

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 67% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 33% 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
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $61,610
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $60,910
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $58,200
    Richmond, VA $49,590
    Arizona $47,260

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $39,800
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,280
    Firefighters $68,250
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $60,170
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $95,430
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $85,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Providence, RI-MA is $27.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.01 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Providence, RI-MA is 26.1% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,440 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,490.