Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Florida
Ranked #18 of 51 · FL
0.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $40,030 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,830
Employment 6,790
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $31,090P25 $36,160 Median $37,830P75 $44,930P90 $47,270
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Florida earn between $31,090 and $47,270. 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 Florida is $40,030, about 0.8% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Florida
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $45,470 | $44,960 | 100 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $42,590 | $42,560 | 200 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $38,340 | $40,700 | 1,440 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $38,030 | $40,520 | 210 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $38,000 | $40,560 | 1,110 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $37,870 | $40,310 | 220 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $37,810 | $39,890 | 70 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,710 | $40,360 | 620 |
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