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How much does an animal control worker make in Charlotte?

$46,310a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $22.26 an hour or $3,859 a month.

Hourly
$22.26
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
39 of 70
Jobs in the area
90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,990Median: $46,310Highest 10%: $59,520
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$37,990$18.26
25th$43,940$21.13
Median$46,310$22.26
75th$57,150$27.48
90th$59,520$28.62

Other cities in North Carolina

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Virginia Beach, VA$45,030
Animal Control Worker salary in North Carolina Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Charlotte

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$107,200
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$86,770
Fire Inspector and Investigator$76,740
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$75,570
Private Detective and Investigator$73,430
Detective and Criminal Investigator$71,460
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$65,960
Transportation Security Screener$64,540
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$63,190
Correctional Officer and Jailer$54,600
Salaries for every job in Charlotte, NC

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Charlotte?

The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $22.26 ($46,310 a year).

Do animal control workers make more in Charlotte than the national average?

Yes: $46,310 against $45,660 nationally, 1% more.

How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?

The median in North Carolina is $43,940, so Charlotte pays 5% more.

Where does Charlotte rank for animal control worker pay?

39 of 70 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Charlotte?

The lowest-paid 10% make $37,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $59,520 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.