Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in California
Ranked #3 of 51 · CA
17.1% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $47,250 ≈ $23/hr
Median annual salary $46,260
Employment 16,080
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $37,800P25 $39,760 Median $46,260P75 $49,290P90 $57,940
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in California earn between $37,800 and $57,940. 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 California is $47,250, about 17.1% above the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $23/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $49,400 | $52,120 | 2,150 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $49,210 | $52,310 | 620 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $47,270 | $47,490 | 350 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $47,150 | $48,250 | 200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $46,990 | $50,260 | 1,740 |
| Salinas, CA | $46,990 | $46,350 | 160 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,720 | $46,530 | 1,970 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,590 | $45,390 | 130 |
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