Animal Control Workers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $44,440 -3% vs national
Median hourly $21.37
10th percentile $37,940
90th percentile $57,160
Employed locally 70
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,940
    25th
    $41,280
    50th (median)
    $44,440
    75th
    $52,990
    90th
    $57,160

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 40% 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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $38,410
    El Paso, TX $36,570
    Corpus Christi, TX $35,630

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$32,970
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$71,490
    Firefighters$62,660
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$51,020
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators$82,910
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$27,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in San Antonio, TX is $21.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in San Antonio, TX is 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $37,940 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,280.