Animal Caretakers Jobs Pay in Columbia, MO
Average Hourly Pay
Range: $14.94 – $16.43
Average Annual Pay
Range: $31,075 – $34,183
Animal Caretakers Jobs Pay outside Columbia, MO
Missouri, MO
Higher than Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO
Cape Girardeau, MO
Lower than Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO
Jefferson City, MO
Lower than Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO
Joplin, MO
Higher than Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO
Kansas City, MO
Higher than Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO
St. Joseph, MO
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How much do Animal Caretakers make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$13.34/hr
Range: $12.70 – $13.97
Annual Rate
$27,735
Range: $26,414 – $29,056
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$15.69/hr
Range: $14.94 – $16.43
Annual Rate
$32,629
Range: $31,075 – $34,183
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$18.04/hr
Range: $17.18 – $18.89
Annual Rate
$37,523
Range: $35,736 – $39,310
Animal Caretakers job description
Animal Caretakers professionals perform specialized duties that contribute to organizational success. They apply their skills and knowledge to meet job requirements and deliver quality results.
- •Perform assigned duties efficiently
- •Follow company policies and procedures
- •Collaborate with team members
- •Maintain quality standards
- •Report issues to supervisors
- •Complete required training
- •Job-specific technical skills
- •Communication
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Teamwork
- •Adaptability
- •Relevant experience or education
- •Ability to meet job requirements
- •Background check may be required
- •Reliable transportation
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