The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO is $28,700 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,070.
Pay spans roughly $26,310 at the 10th percentile to $38,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.80 per hour. An estimated 270 people work as animal caretakers in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $28,700 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.80 |
| 10th percentile | $26,310 |
| 90th percentile | $38,740 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.