Animal Control Workers Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,760 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $15.75
10th percentile $28,600
90th percentile $46,080
Employed locally 60
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,600
    25th
    $28,600
    50th (median)
    $32,760
    75th
    $33,680
    90th
    $46,080

    Top-paying metros for Animal Control Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $76,430
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $75,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $73,310
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $71,700
    Oregon $66,110

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$41,310
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$44,850
    Security Guards$41,850
    Firefighters$34,320
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$45,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$63,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in Southeast Missouri?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in Southeast Missouri is $15.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southeast Missouri above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in Southeast Missouri is 28.5% below the national median of $45,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Animal Control Workers in Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $28,600 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,600.