Animal Control Workers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $45,880 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $22.06
10th percentile $39,500
90th percentile $58,550
Employed locally 390
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,500
    25th
    $42,850
    50th (median)
    $45,880
    75th
    $51,570
    90th
    $58,550

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 53% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 47% 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
    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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $34,130
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $91,470
    Firefighters $65,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $58,290
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,120
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $95,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Dallas, TX is $22.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Dallas, TX is 0.1% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $39,500 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,850.