Animal Control Workers Salary in Missouri
Animal Control Workers in Missouri earn a median of $41,760 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $41,760
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($45,660)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 44
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,300; the top 10% earn over $58,840. Nationally the range is $33,090 to $68,070.
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Animal Control Workers pay in Missouri
How much do animal control workers make in Missouri?
The median is $41,760 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,300 and the top 10% earn over $58,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for animal control workers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 44 (−9% vs. the national median of $45,660). Living costs are not included.