Animal Caretakers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Missouri
Animal Caretakers in Missouri earn a median salary of $28,527 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, -14.8% vs the national median of $33,470. An estimated 8,120 animal caretakers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $27,100 to $29,850 depending on location.
$28,527
Avg median salary in Missouri
$29,850
Highest paying metro
$27,100
Lowest paying metro
8,120
Employed in Missouri
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Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin, MO-KS | $29,850 | $28,060 | $35,350 | 150 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $29,600 | $28,060 | $35,390 | 2,610 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $29,530 | $28,890 | $34,330 | 3,650 |
| North Missouri | $28,860 | $26,280 | $30,210 | 100 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $28,850 | $27,110 | $30,610 | 110 |
| Columbia, MO | $28,700 | $27,230 | $34,540 | 270 |
| Southeast Missouri | $28,560 | $26,670 | $29,660 | 170 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $28,370 | $27,300 | $29,930 | 80 |
| Springfield, MO | $28,290 | $26,960 | $33,340 | 510 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $27,440 | $25,600 | $29,750 | 90 |
| Central Missouri | $27,170 | $26,710 | $28,800 | 240 |
| Southwest Missouri | $27,100 | $26,260 | $33,790 | 140 |