How much does an animal caretaker make in Missouri?
$31,230a year
Median yearly pay for animal caretakers in Missouri. That is $15.01 an hour or $2,603 a month.
- Hourly
- $15.01
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,820
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $31,230Highest 10%: $44,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $29,300 | $14.09 | |
| Median | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| 75th | $35,500 | $17.07 | |
| 90th | $44,930 | $21.60 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $32,150 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,530 |
| Columbia, MO | $29,950 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $29,890 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $29,830 |
| Springfield, MO | $29,390 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $29,280 |
| Joplin, MO | $28,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal caretakers.
| 29. Nebraska | $31,680 |
| 30. Pennsylvania | $31,360 |
| 31. South Carolina | $31,280 |
| 32. Missouri | $31,230 |
| 33. North Carolina | $30,870 |
| 34. Kentucky | $30,720 |
| 35. Tennessee | $30,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal caretaker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $15.01 ($31,230 a year).
Do animal caretakers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $31,230 against $35,360 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Missouri rank for animal caretaker pay?
Missouri ranks 32 of 51 states.
Which city in Missouri pays animal caretakers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $32,150 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.