As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Animal Shelter Worker in Utah is $38,772, equivalent to $19 per hour, $746 weekly, or $3,231 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 Utah vary widely, spanning from $31,715 to $45,136. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($35,078) and 75th percentile ($42,103), while top earners (90th percentile) make $45,136 per year. This $7,025 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, Utah Animal Shelter Worker often earn 4.2% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 77 companies. However, Utah currently ranks 32 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 $31,715 UT August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $35,078 UT August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $38,772 UT August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $42,103 UT August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Animal Shelter Worker Salary $45,136 UT August 01, 2026
25% $35,078 10% $31,715 90% $45,136 75% $42,103 $38,772 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Location Lehi, UT Avg. Salary $40,025 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alpine, UT Avg. Salary $40,483 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altamont, UT Avg. Salary $40,004 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Alton, UT Avg. Salary $39,791 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Altonah, UT Avg. Salary $39,962 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location American Fork, UT Avg. Salary $40,367 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aneth, UT Avg. Salary $39,934 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Annabella, UT Avg. Salary $39,884 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Antimony, UT Avg. Salary $39,721 Date Updated August 01, 2026
Location Aurora, UT Avg. Salary $39,852 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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