The median annual wage for Animal Caretakers in Springfield, MO is $28,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,650.
Pay spans roughly $25,580 at the 10th percentile to $36,330 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.60 per hour. An estimated 510 people work as animal caretakers in Springfield, MO.
| Median (annual) | $28,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.60 |
| 10th percentile | $25,580 |
| 90th percentile | $36,330 |
| Employment | 510 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.