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How much does an animal control worker make in Dallas?

$45,690a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $21.97 an hour or $3,808 a month.

Hourly
$21.97
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
41 of 70
Jobs in the area
350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,940Median: $45,690Highest 10%: $56,560
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,940$19.20
25th$43,710$21.01
Median$45,690$21.97
75th$49,830$23.96
90th$56,560$27.19

Other cities in Texas

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Austin, TX$46,430
San Antonio, TX$45,310
Houston, TX$44,760
Animal Control Worker salary in Texas Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Dallas

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$122,200
Fire Inspector and Investigator$94,690
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$94,490
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$92,910
Detective and Criminal Investigator$86,110
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$83,050
Bailiff$79,040
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$77,550
Transportation Security Screener$68,640
Firefighter$64,900
Salaries for every job in Dallas, TX

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $21.97 ($45,690 a year).

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

Yes: $45,690 against $45,660 nationally, 0% more.

How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?

The median in Texas is $43,250, so Dallas pays 6% more.

Where does Dallas rank for animal control worker pay?

41 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,560 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.