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How much does an animal control worker make in St. Louis?

$45,540a year

Median yearly pay for animal control workers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $21.89 an hour or $3,795 a month.

Hourly
$21.89
Vs. national median
+0%
Rank among cities
42 of 70
Jobs in the area
180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,740Median: $45,540Highest 10%: $60,990
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$34,740$16.70
25th$43,990$21.15
Median$45,540$21.89
75th$52,160$25.08
90th$60,990$29.32

Other cities in Missouri

Median yearly pay for animal control workers.

Kansas City, MO$44,310
Animal Control Worker salary in Missouri Animal Control Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in St. Louis

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$99,270
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$93,380
First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$83,990
Detective and Criminal Investigator$80,930
First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Worker$75,800
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$73,240
Firefighter$68,970
Transportation Security Screener$62,650
First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$58,330
Correctional Officer and Jailer$50,980
Salaries for every job in St. Louis, MO

Frequently asked questions

How much does an animal control worker make an hour in St. Louis?

The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $21.89 ($45,540 a year).

Do animal control workers make more in St. Louis than the national average?

Yes: $45,540 against $45,660 nationally, 0% more.

How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?

The median in Missouri is $41,760, so St. Louis pays 9% more.

Where does St. Louis rank for animal control worker pay?

42 of 70 metro areas with data.

How much does an animal control worker make starting out in St. Louis?

The lowest-paid 10% make $34,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,990 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.