How much does an Animal Shelter Worker make in Salem, OR?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Shelter Worker in Salem, OR is $40,700. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $37,048 to $44,507, with most professionals earning between $33,723 and $47,973.

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Animal Shelter Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $33,723 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $37,048 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $40,700 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $44,507 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $47,973 Salem,OR April 01, 2025
25% $37,048 10% $33,723 90% $47,973 75% $44,507 $40,700 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

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Salem, Oregon    Salem /ˈseɪləm/ is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley....More

Salem, Oregon  area prices were up 3.9% from a year ago

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