Animal Control Workers pay range in Greenville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,260 or more. The middle half of animal control workers in Greenville earn between $35,190 and $45,990.
- $35K10th
- $35K25th
- $35KMedian
- $46K75th
- $49K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,040 | $3,337 | $19.25 |
| Median | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,190 | $2,932 | $16.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,990 | $3,832 | $22.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Animal Control Workers pay in Greenville vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Animal control workers in Greenville earn about the same as the South Carolina average ($39,680) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($48,440). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $45,660.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | $40,040 | $35,190 | $35,190 | $49,260 | 30 |
| South Carolina | $39,680 | $38,790 | $28,800 | $47,470 | 180 |
| United States | $48,440 | $45,660 | $33,090 | $68,070 | 12,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Animal Control Workers salary after taxes in Greenville
On the average salary of $40,040, a single filer in Greenville takes home about $33,854 a year, or $2,821 a month and $1,302 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Greenville a good place for animal control workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Greenville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $40,040 buys what about $42,934 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Greenville ($46,580). A typical home costs $315,285, or 7.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Animal Control Workers salary in other South Carolina cities
Greenville ranks 2nd of 2 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Columbia pays the most ($40,260).
- Columbia$40,260
- Greenville$40,040
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
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Animal Control Workers salary in Greenville: questions
How much do animal control workers make an hour in Greenville?
$19.25 an hour on average, and $16.92 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level animal control workers salary in Greenville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $35,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,190, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the animal control workers take-home pay in Greenville?
About $33,854 a year ($2,821 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,040.
Do animal control workers earn more in Greenville than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less than the U.S. average for this job ($48,440).
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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC (24860). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 0.99, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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