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How much does an animal control worker make in Nashville?

$45,460a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area. That is $21.86 an hour or $3,788 a month.

Hourly
$21.86
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
43 of 70
Jobs in the area
70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,130Median: $45,460Highest 10%: $57,620
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,130$18.81
25th$42,960$20.65
Median$45,460$21.86
75th$50,120$24.10
90th$57,620$27.70

Other cities in Tennessee

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Memphis, TN$43,460
Animal Control Worker salary in Tennessee Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Nashville

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$94,420
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$81,330
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$80,720
Detective and Criminal Investigator$78,460
Fire Inspector and Investigator$77,160
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$69,470
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$68,780
Transportation Security Screener$61,110
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,940
Firefighter$49,300
Salaries for every job in Nashville, TN

Frequently asked questions

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

The median hourly pay in the Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN metro area is $21.86 ($45,460 a year).

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

Yes: $45,460 against $45,660 nationally, 0% more.

How does Nashville compare with the rest of Tennessee?

The median in Tennessee is $42,970, so Nashville pays 6% more.

Where does Nashville rank for animal control worker pay?

43 of 70 metro areas with data.

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

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,620 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.