The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Joplin, MO-KS is $29,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,400.
Pay spans roughly $26,390 at the 10th percentile to $36,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.35 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as animal caretakers in Joplin, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $29,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,400 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.35 |
| 10th percentile | $26,390 |
| 90th percentile | $36,620 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.