Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico
Ranked #26 of 51 · NM
5.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,990 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,500
Employment 520
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,870P25 $35,430 Median $37,500P75 $39,620P90 $48,310
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in New Mexico earn between $29,870 and $48,310. 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 Mexico is $37,990, about 5.8% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, NM | $39,500 | $41,690 | 50 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $37,870 | $38,570 | 260 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $35,800 | $34,740 | 50 |
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