Animal Control Workers Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $46,000 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $22.12
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $52,540
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $39,590
    50th (median)
    $46,000
    75th
    $50,630
    90th
    $52,540

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 56% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 44% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $43,970
    Knoxville, TN $40,190

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $37,730
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $66,210
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $51,010
    Firefighters $47,960
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $91,110
    First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers $43,070

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Nashville, TN is $22.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.70 or more per hour.

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

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Nashville, TN is 0.4% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,590.