Animal Control Workers Salary in St. Louis, MO-IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Louis, MO-IL

Median annual salary $47,090 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.64
10th percentile $35,090
90th percentile $62,490
Employed locally 160
National median $45,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,090
    25th
    $41,740
    50th (median)
    $47,090
    75th
    $59,710
    90th
    $62,490

    St. Louis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $78,225 2023 • Census ACS
    Animal Control Workers salary vs area income 60% Median Animal Control Workers salary is 40% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Animal Control Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $76,170
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $57,920
    Richmond, VA $49,590
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $48,560
    Kansas City, MO-KS $46,680
    Montana $46,180

    Related occupations in St. Louis, MO-IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards$37,910
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$72,020
    Firefighters$59,880
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$30,590
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$54,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$101,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Animal Control Workers make per hour in St. Louis?

    The median hourly wage for Animal Control Workers in St. Louis, MO-IL is $22.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.32 or more per hour.

    Is St. Louis above or below average for Animal Control Workers salaries?

    The median Animal Control Workers salary in St. Louis, MO-IL is 2.7% above 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 St. Louis?

    Entry-level Animal Control Workers (10th percentile) earn around $35,090 per year in St. Louis, MO-IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,740.