Animal Control Workers Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $36,570 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $17.58
10th percentile $36,570
90th percentile $45,410
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,570
    25th
    $36,570
    50th (median)
    $36,570
    75th
    $42,270
    90th
    $45,410

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 62% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 38% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $35,630

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $26,760
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $107,240
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $77,300
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $54,740
    Firefighters $50,890
    Crossing Guards and Flaggers $20,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in El Paso, TX is $17.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.58 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in El Paso, TX is 20.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $36,570 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,570.