Animal Caretakers Salary in Springfield, MO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, MO

Median annual salary $28,290 -15.5% vs national
Median hourly $13.60
10th percentile $25,580
90th percentile $36,330
Employed locally 510
National median $33,470

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,580
    25th
    $26,960
    50th (median)
    $28,290
    75th
    $33,340
    90th
    $36,330

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,488 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 46% Median Animal Caretakers salary is 54% 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 Springfield, MO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,670
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,280
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $38,240
    Recreation Workers $31,520
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $26,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Caretakers make per hour in Springfield?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Caretakers in Springfield, MO is $13.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.48 or more per hour.

    Is Springfield above or below average for Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Animal Caretakers salary in Springfield, MO is 15.5% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $25,580 per year in Springfield, MO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $26,960.