Animal Control Workers Salary in Knoxville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Knoxville, TN

Median annual salary $40,190 -12.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.32
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $63,330
Employed locally 40
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $37,350
    50th (median)
    $40,190
    75th
    $46,270
    90th
    $63,330

    Knoxville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,734 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 58% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 42% 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
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $46,000
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,970

    Related occupations in Knoxville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $35,960
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $60,460
    Firefighters $47,510
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $60,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $49,560
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $75,850

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Knoxville, TN is $19.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Knoxville, TN is 12.3% 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 Knoxville?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Knoxville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,350.