Animal Control Workers pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $57,600 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Tucson earn between $35,200 and $45,710.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $58K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,360 | $3,363 | $19.40 |
| Median | $35,200 | $2,933 | $16.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,200 | $2,933 | $16.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,710 | $3,809 | $21.98 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Animal Control Workers salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $40,360, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $33,994 a year, or $2,833 a month and $1,307 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $40,360 buys what about $41,653 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 2nd of 2 Arizona metro areas for this job; Phoenix pays the most ($50,330).
- Phoenix$50,330
- Tucson$40,360
Highest-paying cities for animal control workers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($78,540).
- Seattle, WA$78,540
- San Francisco, CA$75,730
- San Jose, CA$74,580
- Los Angeles, CA$66,930
- Bridgeport, CT$66,030
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Animal Control Workers salary in Tucson: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Tucson?
$19.40 an hour on average, and $16.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,200, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Tucson?
About $33,994 a year ($2,833 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,360.
Do animal control workers earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 24% less than the U.S. metro average for this job ($52,841).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9011; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.6%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.