Animal Control Workers Salary in Corpus Christi, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Corpus Christi, TX

Median annual salary $35,630 -22.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.13
10th percentile $34,850
90th percentile $45,160
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,850
    25th
    $34,850
    50th (median)
    $35,630
    75th
    $43,830
    90th
    $45,160

    Corpus Christi economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,801 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 54% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 46% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $46,790
    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

    Related occupations in Corpus Christi, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $33,260
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $72,420
    Firefighters $48,160
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $41,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $81,880
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $62,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Corpus Christi?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Corpus Christi, TX is $17.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.09 or more per hour.

    Is Corpus Christi above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Corpus Christi, TX is 22.3% below 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 Corpus Christi?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $34,850 per year in Corpus Christi, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,850.