Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Missouri
Ranked #27 of 51 · MO
6.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,810 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,660
Employment 2,010
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,280P25 $34,150 Median $36,660P75 $41,650P90 $45,940
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Missouri earn between $30,280 and $45,940. 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 Missouri is $37,810, about 6.3% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Missouri
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $37,790 | $39,450 | 970 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $37,600 | $39,260 | 960 |
| Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $37,440 | $35,900 | 100 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,920 | $36,240 | 50 |
| Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $35,150 | $35,670 | 70 |
| Columbia, MO | $34,900 | $34,860 | 130 |
| Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area | $34,400 | $35,440 | 140 |
| Springfield, MO | $34,230 | $35,120 | 150 |
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