As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Zoo Worker in Springfield, MO is $36,495, equivalent to $18 per hour, $702 weekly, or $3,041 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Zoo Worker in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Zoo Worker in Springfield, MO vary widely, spanning from $29,853 to $42,485. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($33,018) and 75th percentile ($39,630), while top earners (90th percentile) make $42,485 per year. This $6,612 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Housekeeping, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Springfield Zoo Worker often earn 6.7% lower than national averages. However, Springfield currently ranks 773 statewide for Zoo Worker job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Zoo Worker Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $29,853 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $33,018 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $36,495 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $39,630 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Zoo Worker Salary $42,485 Springfield, MO August 01, 2026
25% $33,018 10% $29,853 90% $42,485 75% $39,630 $36,495 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Zoo Worker

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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About Springfield, Missouri    Springfield is the third-largest city in the state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. As of the 2010 census, its population was 159,498....More

Springfield, Missouri  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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