As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Animal Shelter Worker in Texas is $39,492, equivalent to $19 per hour, $759 weekly, or $3,291 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Animal Shelter Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Animal Shelter Worker in Texas vary widely, spanning from $32,305 to $45,975. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,730) and 75th percentile ($42,886), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,975 per year. This $7,156 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Texas Animal Shelter Worker often earn 2.5% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 77 companies. However, Texas currently ranks 25 nationwide for Animal Shelter Worker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Animal Shelter Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $32,305 TX August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $35,730 TX August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $39,492 TX August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $42,886 TX August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $45,975 TX August 01, 2026
25% $35,730 10% $32,305 90% $45,975 75% $42,886 $39,492 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Abbott, TX Avg. Salary $38,016 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abernathy, TX Avg. Salary $37,590 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Abilene, TX Avg. Salary $37,167 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ace, TX Avg. Salary $38,356 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Ackerly, TX Avg. Salary $37,484 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Addison, TX Avg. Salary $41,556 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adkins, TX Avg. Salary $39,245 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Adrian, TX Avg. Salary $37,549 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Afton, TX Avg. Salary $37,450 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Agua Dulce, TX Avg. Salary $38,752 Date Updated August 01, 2026
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    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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