Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Denver, Colorado

Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Denver, CO

How much does an Animal Shelter Worker make in Denver, CO?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Shelter Worker in Denver, CO is $41,254. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,552 to $45,113, with most professionals earning between $34,182 and $48,626.

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Animal Shelter Worker Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $34,182 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $37,552 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $41,254 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $45,113 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $48,626 Denver,CO April 01, 2025
25% $37,552 10% $34,182 90% $48,626 75% $45,113 $41,254 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Animal Shelter Worker in Denver, CO. The base salary for Animal Shelter Worker ranges from $37,552 to $45,113 with the average base salary of $41,254. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $37,552 to $45,113 with the average total cash compensation of $41,254.

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About Denver, Colorado    Denver is in the center of the Front Range Urban Corridor, between the Rocky Mountains to the west and the High Plains to the east. Denver's topograph....More

Denver, Colorado  area prices were up 0.4% from a year ago

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