Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Knoxville, TN

How much does an Animal Shelter Worker make in Knoxville, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Shelter Worker in Knoxville, TN is $37,543. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,162 to $41,827, with most professionals earning between $34,905 and $45,728.

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10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $34,905 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $36,162 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $37,543 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $41,827 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $45,728 Knoxville,TN April 01, 2025
25% $36,162 10% $34,905 90% $45,728 75% $41,827 $37,543 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Animal Shelter Worker

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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 Knoxville, TN. The base salary for Animal Shelter Worker ranges from $36,162 to $41,827 with the average base salary of $37,543. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,162 to $41,827 with the average total cash compensation of $37,543.

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About Knoxville, Tennessee    Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a ....More

Knoxville, Tennessee  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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