Animal Control Workers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $32,750 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.75
10th percentile $26,850
90th percentile $38,290
Employed locally 50
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,850
    25th
    $30,210
    50th (median)
    $32,750
    75th
    $34,730
    90th
    $38,290

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 63% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 37% 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 McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $28,540
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,550
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $104,330
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $47,040
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $28,110
    Firefighters $50,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in McAllen, TX is $15.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in McAllen, TX is 28.5% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $26,850 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,210.