Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas
Ranked #37 of 51 · KS
9.5% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,490 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,680
Employment 1,570
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,720P25 $30,800 Median $35,680P75 $38,460P90 $47,930
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Kansas earn between $28,720 and $47,930. 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 Kansas is $36,490, about 9.5% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Kansas
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $37,720 | $38,730 | 50 |
| Topeka, KS | $36,020 | $35,550 | 130 |
| Wichita, KS | $34,650 | $34,410 | 290 |
| Manhattan, KS | $33,630 | $34,620 | 140 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $33,280 | $32,970 | 360 |
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