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Animal Control Workers Salary in Texas
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Animal Control Workers make in Texas?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$43,250
Median Annual Salary
▼
-0.4% vs 2024
$43,060
Mean Salary
$43,250
Median Salary
$20.79
Hourly Rate
1,300 people work as Animal Control Workers in Texas
Animal Control Workers salary by percentile in Texas
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Animal Control Workers in Texas earn a median salary of $43,250 per year ($3,604/month).
This is 8.8% below the national average of $47,445.
Texas ranks #28 out of 44 states for Animal Control Workers pay.
Approximately 1,300 people work in this occupation across Texas.
Salaries decreased by 0.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Animal Control Workers
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Top Skills
Active Listening
3.75
Speaking
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.12
Social Perceptiveness
3.12
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Law and Government
4.31
Public Safety and Security
4.05
English Language
3.63
Administrative
3.44
Typical Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
(60.5% of workers)
Salaries for Animal Control Workers in Texas range from $34,440 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $54,550 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $37,750 and $46,730.
Median $43,250
P10: $34,440P25: $37,750P75: $46,730P90: $54,550
10th
$34,440
25th
$37,750
Median
$43,250
75th
$46,730
90th
$54,550
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$34,440
$16.56
$2,870
25th Percentile
$37,750
$18.15
$3,145
Median (50th)
$43,250
$20.79
$3,604
75th Percentile
$46,730
$22.47
$3,894
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$54,550
$26.23
$4,545
Note: The mean (average) salary of $43,060 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Animal Control Workers in Texas is $43,250 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $43,060.
What is the salary range for a Animal Control Workers in Texas?
Salaries for Animal Control Workers in Texas range from $34,440 at the 10th percentile to $54,550 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $37,750 and $46,730.
What is the starting salary for a Animal Control Workers in Texas?
Entry-level Animal Control Workers positions in Texas typically start around $34,440 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $37,750 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Animal Control Workers in Texas?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,300 people are employed as Animal Control Workers in Texas.
What is the hourly rate for a Animal Control Workers in Texas?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Animal Control Workers in Texas is approximately $20.79 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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