How much does an animal control worker make in Missouri?
$41,760a year
Median yearly pay for animal control workers in Missouri. That is $20.08 an hour or $3,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.08
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,300Median: $41,760Highest 10%: $58,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,300 | $15.05 | |
| 25th | $34,310 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $41,760 | $20.08 | |
| 75th | $46,810 | $22.50 | |
| 90th | $58,840 | $28.29 |
Cities in Missouri
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $45,540 |
| Kansas City, MO | $44,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for animal control workers.
| 29. Indiana | $43,000 |
| 30. Tennessee | $42,970 |
| 31. Illinois | $42,480 |
| 32. Missouri | $41,760 |
| 33. Kansas | $39,520 |
| 34. Georgia | $39,500 |
| 35. South Carolina | $38,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an animal control worker make an hour in Missouri?
The median hourly pay in Missouri is $20.08 ($41,760 a year).
Do animal control workers make more in Missouri than the national average?
No: $41,760 against $45,660 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Missouri rank for animal control worker pay?
Missouri ranks 32 of 44 states.
Which city in Missouri pays animal control workers the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $45,540 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.