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How much does an animal control worker make in Kansas City?

$44,310a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area. That is $21.30 an hour or $3,693 a month.

Hourly
$21.30
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
48 of 70
Jobs in the area
130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,520Median: $44,310Highest 10%: $58,840
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$39,520$19.00
25th$39,520$19.00
Median$44,310$21.30
75th$49,390$23.75
90th$58,840$28.29

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

St. Louis, MO$45,540
Animal Control Worker salary in Missouri Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Kansas City

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$97,830
Detective and Criminal Investigator$91,490
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$90,640
Fire Inspector and Investigator$78,470
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$69,780
Bailiff$64,460
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$62,960
Firefighter$60,770
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$57,800
Correctional Officer and Jailer$51,390
Salaries for every job in Kansas City, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Kansas City?

The median hourly pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area is $21.30 ($44,310 a year).

Do animal control workers make more in Kansas City than the national average?

No: $44,310 against $45,660 nationally, 3% less.

How does Kansas City compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $41,760, so Kansas City pays 6% more.

Where does Kansas City rank for animal control worker pay?

48 of 70 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal control worker make starting out in Kansas City?

The lowest-paid 10% make $39,520 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,840 or more.

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.