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How much does an animal control worker make in Memphis?

$43,460a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $20.89 an hour or $3,622 a month.

Hourly
$20.89
Vs. national median
-5%
Rank among cities
51 of 70
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,610Median: $43,460Highest 10%: $47,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$36,610$17.60
25th$38,090$18.31
Median$43,460$20.89
75th$45,200$21.73
90th$47,990$23.07

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Nashville, TN$45,460
Animal Control Worker salary in Tennessee Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Memphis

Same field, median yearly pay.

Private Detective and Investigator$99,680
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$96,100
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$82,320
Fire Inspector and Investigator$82,280
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$79,050
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,920
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$75,480
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$75,410
Firefighter$62,910
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Salaries for every job in Memphis, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $20.89 ($43,460 a year).

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

No: $43,460 against $45,660 nationally, 5% less.

How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,970, so Memphis pays 1% more.

Where does Memphis rank for animal control worker pay?

51 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $36,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,990 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.