How much does an animal control worker make in Texas?
$43,250a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in Texas. That is $20.79 an hour or $3,604 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.79
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,440Median: $43,250Highest 10%: $54,550
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,440 | $16.56 | |
| 25th | $37,750 | $18.15 | |
| Median | $43,250 | $20.79 | |
| 75th | $46,730 | $22.47 | |
| 90th | $54,550 | $26.23 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $46,430 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,310 |
| Houston, TX | $44,760 |
| Killeen, TX | $38,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,140 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $35,240 |
| McAllen, TX | $30,340 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 25. Ohio | $45,220 |
| 26. North Carolina | $43,940 |
| 27. Idaho | $43,930 |
| 28. Texas | $43,250 |
| 29. Indiana | $43,000 |
| 30. Tennessee | $42,970 |
| 31. Illinois | $42,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $20.79 ($43,250 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $43,250 against $45,660 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for animal control worker pay?
Texas ranks 28 of 44 states.
Which city in Texas pays animal control workers the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $46,430 a year.
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.