Animal Control Workers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $46,790 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.50
10th percentile $40,200
90th percentile $55,750
Employed locally 90
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,200
    25th
    $42,100
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $50,240
    90th
    $55,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 48% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 52% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $45,880
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $45,290
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $44,440
    Killeen-Temple, TX $38,410
    El Paso, TX $36,570
    Corpus Christi, TX $35,630

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,630
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $83,820
    Firefighters $59,530
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $43,770
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,820
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $77,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Austin, TX is $22.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.49 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Austin, TX is 2.1% above the national median of $45,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Control Workers in Austin?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $40,200 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,100.