Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in North Carolina
Ranked #30 of 51 · NC
6.9% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,540 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $37,070
Employment 6,910
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $28,830P25 $35,250 Median $37,070P75 $39,080P90 $46,470
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in North Carolina earn between $28,830 and $46,470. 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 North Carolina is $37,540, about 6.9% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in North Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $38,110 | $38,580 | 1,210 |
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $37,980 | $39,780 | 480 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $37,780 | $38,700 | 1,690 |
| Wilmington, NC | $36,860 | $37,360 | 510 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $36,620 | $37,980 | 430 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $36,310 | $35,880 | 170 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $36,280 | $36,580 | 470 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $36,020 | $36,040 | 210 |
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