Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey
Ranked #6 of 51 · NJ
14.2% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $46,060 ≈ $22/hr
Median annual salary $46,160
Employment 3,270
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $36,720P25 $39,700 Median $46,160P75 $48,190P90 $57,670
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in New Jersey earn between $36,720 and $57,670. 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 New Jersey is $46,060, about 14.2% above the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $22/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Jersey
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $44,140 | $44,210 | 150 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $41,600 | $41,770 | 90 |
| Vineland, NJ | $39,000 | $40,610 | 30 |
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