Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Madison, Wisconsin

Animal Shelter Worker Salary in Madison, WI

How much does an Animal Shelter Worker make in Madison, WI?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Shelter Worker in Madison, WI is $39,858. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $36,282 to $43,586, with most professionals earning between $33,026 and $46,980.

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Animal Shelter Worker Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $33,026 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $36,282 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $39,858 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $43,586 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $46,980 Madison,WI March 01, 2025
25% $36,282 10% $33,026 90% $46,980 75% $43,586 $39,858 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 Madison, WI. The base salary for Animal Shelter Worker ranges from $36,282 to $43,586 with the average base salary of $39,858. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $36,282 to $43,586 with the average total cash compensation of $39,858.

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About Madison, Wisconsin    Madison is located in the center of Dane County in south-central Wisconsin, 77 miles (124 km) west of Milwaukee and 122 miles (196 km) northwest of Ch....More

Madison, Wisconsin  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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