Animal Caretakers Salary in Jefferson City, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jefferson City, MO

Median annual salary $27,440 -18% vs national
Median hourly $13.19
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $35,230
Employed locally 90
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $25,600
    50th (median)
    $27,440
    75th
    $29,750
    90th
    $35,230

    Jefferson City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $72,425 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 38% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 62% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $49,980
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,670
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,460
    Napa, CA $38,770
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $38,420

    Nearby metros — Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,590
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,990
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $37,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,280
    Modesto, CA $36,400
    Vermont $35,600

    Related occupations in Jefferson City, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,850
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$27,110
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,640
    Recreation Workers$33,870
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$25,580
    Funeral Attendants$40,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Jefferson City?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Jefferson City, MO is $13.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $17.41 or more per hour.

    Is Jefferson City above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Jefferson City, MO is 18% below the national median of $33,470. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Caretakers in Jefferson City?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Jefferson City, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $25,600.