Animal Control Workers Salary in North Carolina
Animal Control Workers in North Carolina earn a median of $43,940 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,940
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 26 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,150; the top 10% earn over $57,230. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in North Carolina
How much do animal control workers make in North Carolina?
The median is $43,940 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,150 and the top 10% earn over $57,230. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 26 of 44 (−4% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.