Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi
Ranked #50 of 51 · MS
19.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,570 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $30,360
Employment 560
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $26,060P25 $27,880 Median $30,360P75 $36,840P90 $45,440
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Mississippi earn between $26,060 and $45,440. 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 Mississippi is $32,570, about 19.3% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $32,590 | $34,220 | 140 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $28,850 | $30,970 | 50 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $28,650 | $31,330 | 60 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,570 | $31,630 | 100 |
| Lower East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $27,820 | $30,370 | 60 |
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