Animal Control Workers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for animal control workers is $20.79 an hour ($43,250 a year). About 1,300 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($45,660). Texas ranks 28th of 44 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for animal control workers in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.56 | $34,440 |
| 25% of workers | $18.15 | $37,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.79 | $43,250 |
| 75% of workers | $22.47 | $46,730 |
| 90% of workers | $26.23 | $54,550 |
Animal Control Workers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $46,430 | 80 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $45,690 | 350 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $45,310 | 70 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $44,760 | 140 |
| Killeen-Temple | $38,410 | 30 |
| El Paso | $36,140 | 40 |
| Corpus Christi | $35,240 | 40 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $30,340 | 40 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for animal control workers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Security Guards | $35,980 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $75,900 |
| Animal Caretakers | $32,730 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $39,410 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,850 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $33,920 |
| Animal Trainers | $36,370 |
| Agricultural Inspectors | $49,940 |
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