Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Lexington, Kentucky

Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Lexington, KY

How much does an Animal Shelter Worker make in Lexington, KY?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Shelter Worker in Lexington, KY is $37,878. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,485 to $42,201, with most professionals earning between $35,217 and $46,137.

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Animal Shelter Worker Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $35,217 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $36,485 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $37,878 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $42,201 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $46,137 Lexington,KY April 01, 2025
25% $36,485 10% $35,217 90% $46,137 75% $42,201 $37,878 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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42201
37878

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42201
37878
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 Lexington, KY. The base salary for Animal Shelter Worker ranges from $36,485 to $42,201 with the average base salary of $37,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,485 to $42,201 with the average total cash compensation of $37,878.

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About Lexington, Kentucky    Lexington, consolidated with Fayette County and often denoted as Lexington-Fayette, is the second-largest city in Kentucky and the 60th-largest city i....More

Lexington, Kentucky  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

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