Animal Control Workers Salary in Mississippi
Animal Control Workers in Mississippi earn a median of $34,890 a year, −24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,890
- vs. U.S. median
- −24% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 43 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,390; the top 10% earn over $47,940. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in Mississippi
How much do animal control workers make in Mississippi?
The median is $34,890 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $27,390 and the top 10% earn over $47,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 43 of 44 (−24% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.