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Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers Salary in the United States
Median pay, percentile range, and top US metros — official BLS data.
Median annual salary
$37,320
~$18/hr · ~$3,110/mo
Total US jobs
118K
Much faster than average
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Growth: +9%
Salary range
10th %ile
$29,160
25th %ile
$34,320
Median
$37,320
75th %ile
$44,550
90th %ile
$48,150
Top US metros for Veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers
| Metro | Local salary |
|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $57,320 |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $48,010 |
| Bangor, ME | $43,660 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $47,460 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $46,920 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $41,960 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $38,100 |
| Worcester, MA | $44,860 |
| Boulder, CO | $43,470 |
| Bend, OR | $45,100 |
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