Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Arkansas
Ranked #47 of 51 · AR
16.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $33,520 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $34,570
Employment 1,460
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,860P25 $29,500 Median $34,570P75 $36,830P90 $42,180
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Arkansas earn between $27,860 and $42,180. 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 Arkansas is $33,520, about 16.9% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR | $35,320 | $35,240 | 440 |
| Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR | $35,060 | $33,850 | 360 |
| North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $34,110 | $32,570 | 160 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $32,590 | $33,470 | 120 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $30,620 | $32,560 | 60 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $30,540 | $32,100 | 70 |
| West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,050 | $31,860 | 120 |
| South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area | $29,210 | $31,300 | 100 |
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