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Animal shelter worker salary
Average animal shelter worker salary
$15.87
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Average animal shelter worker salary by state
Highest paying states for animal shelter workers
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia | $37,864 | $18.20 |
| 2 | New York | $40,575 | $19.51 |
| 3 | California | $40,287 | $19.37 |
| 4 | Washington | $36,000 | $17.31 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $42,795 | $20.57 |
| 6 | Idaho | $35,813 | $17.22 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $34,032 | $16.36 |
| 8 | Oregon | $34,894 | $16.78 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $35,140 | $16.89 |
| 10 | South Dakota | $31,085 | $14.94 |
| 11 | Delaware | $35,427 | $17.03 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $34,384 | $16.53 |
| 13 | Utah | $32,089 | $15.43 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $36,106 | $17.36 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $36,088 | $17.35 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $30,525 | $14.68 |
| 17 | Nevada | $34,637 | $16.65 |
| 18 | Maine | $35,181 | $16.91 |
| 19 | Colorado | $33,464 | $16.09 |
| 20 | Iowa | $30,586 | $14.70 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $30,209 | $14.52 |
| 22 | Arizona | $32,752 | $15.75 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $30,408 | $14.62 |
| 24 | Rhode Island | $32,805 | $15.77 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $33,032 | $15.88 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $30,961 | $14.89 |
| 27 | Georgia | $29,905 | $14.38 |
| 28 | Alaska | $33,481 | $16.10 |
| 29 | Missouri | $29,524 | $14.19 |
| 30 | Illinois | $32,386 | $15.57 |
| 31 | Maryland | $31,872 | $15.32 |
| 32 | Vermont | $32,213 | $15.49 |
| 33 | Indiana | $30,103 | $14.47 |
| 34 | Wisconsin | $30,029 | $14.44 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $27,096 | $13.03 |
| 36 | Michigan | $29,502 | $14.18 |
| 37 | Kansas | $29,436 | $14.15 |
| 38 | Texas | $28,418 | $13.66 |
| 39 | Florida | $26,265 | $12.63 |
| 40 | Hawaii | $28,023 | $13.47 |
| 41 | New Jersey | $29,645 | $14.25 |
| 42 | Alabama | $26,460 | $12.72 |
| 43 | Mississippi | $29,244 | $14.06 |
| 44 | New Mexico | $26,228 | $12.61 |
| 45 | Virginia | $27,944 | $13.43 |
| 46 | Montana | $28,172 | $13.54 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $24,040 | $11.56 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,856 | $13.39 |
| 49 | Pennsylvania | $26,627 | $12.80 |
| 50 | South Carolina | $24,573 | $11.81 |
| 51 | Ohio | $24,396 | $11.73 |
Animal shelter worker salary details
An animal shelter worker's salary ranges from $22,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an animal shelter worker's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $33,011 | $2,751 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $22,000 | $1,833 | $11 |
Highest paying animal shelter worker jobs
The highest paying types of animal shelter workers are cosmetologist, pet care associate, and pet groomer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmetologist | $37,122 | $3,094 | $17.85 | 45,889 |
| Pet Groomer | $32,139 | $2,678 | $15.45 | 63,641 |
| Kennel Attendant | $26,373 | $2,198 | $12.68 | 72,239 |
| Bather | $31,051 | $2,588 | $14.93 | 56,255 |
| Pet Sitter | $25,823 | $2,152 | $12.41 | 21,735 |
| Dog Walker | $30,893 | $2,574 | $14.85 | 5,474 |
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Animal shelter worker salary trends
The average animal shelter worker salary has risen by $8,316 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average animal shelter worker earned $24,695 annually, but today, they earn $33,011 a year. That works out to a 19% change in pay for animal shelter workers over the last decade.
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Average animal shelter worker salary over time
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Animal shelter worker salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,000 | $15.87 | +5.0% |
| 2024 | $31,400 | $15.08 | +4.1% |
| 2023 | $30,100 | $14.46 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $29,000 | $13.97 | +4.2% |
| 2021 | $27,800 | $13.38 | +4.5% |
Recently added animal shelter worker salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Saviour's Community Services | Shelter Worker ( | Minneapolis, MN | 06/11/2025 | $37,566 |
| Catholic Charities of Onondaga County | Shelter Worker-PER Diem) | Syracuse, NY | 06/10/2025 | $36,523 |
| Catholic Charities of Onondaga County | Shelter Worker Overnights) | Syracuse, NY | 05/26/2025 | $36,523 |
| Catholic Charities of Onondaga County | Shelter Worker-PER Diem) | Syracuse, NY | 04/28/2025 | $36,523 |
| Maricopa County (Az | Animal Shelter Supervisor | Phoenix, AZ | 02/20/2025 | $48,000 |
| Salvation Army Tucson | Shelter Worker | Hilo, HI | 02/17/2025 | $41,740 |
| Lookout Society | Shelter Resource Worker (1654) | Duncan, OK | 02/12/2025 | $58,269 |
| Forsyth County, Ga | Animal Shelter Specialist | Cumming, GA | 02/06/2025 | $60,000 |
| Salvationarmytucson | Shelter Worker | Bremerton, WA | 12/11/2024 | $40,154 |
| North Central West Virginia Community Action Association | Shelter Worker-RCH | Elkins, WV | 12/10/2024 | $22,101 |
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