Animal Control Officer in Texas

Animal control officers enforce animal laws, investigate cruelty complaints, and rescue animals in distress — a rewarding role for people who are passionate about animal welfare and public safety. It's an outdoor, active career that blends law enforcement, animal care, and community service.

$37,064 TX Median Salary
6% Growth Rate
2–6 months Training
Get Free Info in Texas → National Overview

💰 Animal Control Officer Salary in Texas

Estimated salary range for Animal Control Officers in Texas, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$30,000
Median
$37,064
Experienced
$55,000

🎓 Animal Control Officer Licensing in Texas

Credential required: NACA Animal Control Officer Certification

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Texas state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Animal Control Officer Programs in Texas

School listings coming soon. Request info to be connected with Texas programs.

🗺️ This Career in Other States

FL FloridaGA GeorgiaCA CaliforniaNY New YorkNC North CarolinaIL IllinoisOH OhioPA PennsylvaniaAZ ArizonaAL AlabamaAR ArkansasLA LouisianaMS MississippiSC South CarolinaTN TennesseeVA VirginiaWV West VirginiaKY KentuckyMD MarylandDE DelawareNJ New JerseyCT ConnecticutMA MassachusettsRI Rhode IslandNH New HampshireVT VermontME MaineMI MichiganIN IndianaWI WisconsinMN MinnesotaIA IowaMO MissouriND North DakotaSD South DakotaNE NebraskaKS KansasOK OklahomaCO ColoradoMT MontanaWY WyomingID IdahoUT UtahNV NevadaNM New MexicoWA WashingtonOR OregonAK AlaskaHI HawaiiDC Washington DC