How much does an animal control worker make in Houston?
$44,760a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.52 an hour or $3,730 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.52
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 47 of 70
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,070Median: $44,760Highest 10%: $55,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,070 | $18.78 | |
| 25th | $43,020 | $20.68 | |
| Median | $44,760 | $21.52 | |
| 75th | $47,170 | $22.68 | |
| 90th | $55,620 | $26.74 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for animal control workers.
| Austin, TX | $46,430 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,310 |
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Salaries for every job in Houston, TXFrequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.52 ($44,760 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $44,760 against $45,660 nationally, 2% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $43,250, so Houston pays 3% more.
Where does Houston rank for animal control worker pay?
47 of 70 metro areas with data.
How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,620 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.