Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Alabama
Ranked #44 of 51 · AL
13.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $34,780 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $35,800
Employment 1,240
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,970P25 $29,010 Median $35,800P75 $37,970P90 $43,360
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Alabama earn between $27,970 and $43,360. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Alabama is $34,780, about 13.8% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Alabama
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham, AL | $36,980 | $36,010 | 430 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | $36,360 | $35,360 | 130 |
| Huntsville, AL | $35,870 | $35,710 | 150 |
| Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL | $34,880 | $34,220 | 40 |
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