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Animal Caretakers average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$36,050
- St. Louis$35,030
- St. Joseph$34,400
- Springfield$33,850
- Columbia$32,340
- Joplin$32,000
- Cape Girardeau$31,750
- Jefferson City$31,630
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $36,050 | $32,150 | $29,410 | $30,029 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $35,030 | $31,530 | $30,210 | $29,267 | 95 |
| St. Joseph | $34,400 | $29,830 | $28,990 | $29,141 | 86 |
| Springfield | $33,850 | $29,390 | $28,700 | $28,725 | 89 |
| Columbia | $32,340 | $29,950 | $28,600 | $27,583 | 89 |
| Joplin | $32,000 | $28,610 | $28,600 | $27,325 | 86 |
| Cape Girardeau | $31,750 | $29,890 | $28,790 | $27,136 | 86 |
| Jefferson City | $31,630 | $29,280 | $28,610 | $27,045 | 88 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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