How much does an animal control worker make in Austin?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,640Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $55,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,640 | $19.54 | |
| 25th | $42,710 | $20.53 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $49,650 | $23.87 | |
| 90th | $55,100 | $26.49 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal control workers.
| Dallas, TX | $45,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,310 |
| Houston, TX | $44,760 |
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Salaries for every job in Austin, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $46,430 against $45,660 nationally, 2% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,250, so Austin pays 7% more.
Where does Austin rank for animal control worker pay?
38 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,100 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.