Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Louisiana
Ranked #49 of 51 · LA
19% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,670 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,480
Employment 1,230
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,400P25 $28,880 Median $30,480P75 $35,830P90 $37,510
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Louisiana earn between $28,400 and $37,510. 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 Louisiana is $32,670, about 19% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $35,520 | $35,030 | 250 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $30,930 | $33,470 | 230 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $30,140 | $32,670 | 40 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $29,980 | $32,560 | 120 |
| Alexandria, LA | $28,700 | $28,970 | 30 |
| Southwest Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $28,430 | $29,420 | 50 |
| Central Louisiana nonmetropolitan area | $28,100 | $27,680 | 30 |
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