Animal Control Workers Salary in Tennessee

Animal control workers in Tennessee earn the most in Nashville (average $47,450 a year) and the least in Memphis ($42,630), across the 3 Tennessee metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the animal control workers average at $41,710 and the median at $42,970 for 280 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $48,440.

Animal Control Workers average salary by city in Tennessee

Nashville$47,450
Knoxville$42,880
Memphis$42,630

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Nashville	$47,450	$45,460	$42,960	$40,306	96
Knoxville	$42,880	$39,720	$36,910	$36,634	93
Memphis	$42,630	$43,460	$38,090	$36,433	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Tennessee has no state income tax. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Animal Control Workers salary in other states

Animal Control Workers salary by city and state

More about pay in Tennessee

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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