Animal Caretakers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #31 of 51 · MO
7.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,500 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $31,230
Employment 5,820
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,600P25 $29,300 Median $31,230P75 $35,500P90 $44,930
About 80% of animal caretakerss in Missouri earn between $28,600 and $44,930. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean animal caretakers salary in Missouri is $34,500, about 7.5% below the U.S. average ($37,300). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $32,150 | $36,050 | 2,470 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $32,150 | $33,920 | 160 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $31,530 | $35,030 | 3,100 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $30,030 | $32,700 | 260 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,950 | $32,340 | 280 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $29,890 | $31,750 | 120 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $29,830 | $34,400 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,390 | $33,850 | 440 |