Hourly Wage for Animal Shelter Worker Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Animal Shelter Worker Salary

How much does an Animal Shelter Worker make hourly?

As of April 01, 2025, the average hourly pay of Animal Shelter Worker in the United States is $19. While Salary.com is seeing that Animal Shelter Worker salary in the US can go up to $23 or down to $16, but most earn between $18 and $21. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Animal Shelter Worker in the United States.

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Animal Shelter Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $16 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $18 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $19 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $21 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $23 US April 01, 2025
25% $18 10% $16 90% $23 75% $21 $19 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Animal Shelter Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Animal Shelter Worker in the United States. The average hourly rate for Animal Shelter Worker ranges from $18 to $21 with the average hourly pay of $19. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $18 to $21 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $19.

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