Animal Control Workers Salary in Texas
Animal Control Workers in Texas earn a median of $43,250 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $43,250
- vs. U.S. median
- −5% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 1,300
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,440; the top 10% earn over $54,550. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in Texas
How much do animal control workers make in Texas?
The median is $43,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $34,440 and the top 10% earn over $54,550. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 44 (−5% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.