Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Pennsylvania
Ranked #24 of 51 · PA
4% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $38,720 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,140
Employment 3,760
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,010P25 $34,940 Median $37,140P75 $42,990P90 $47,200
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Pennsylvania earn between $30,010 and $47,200. 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 Pennsylvania is $38,720, about 4% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Pennsylvania
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $39,840 | $42,530 | 2,150 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $37,720 | $38,590 | 250 |
| State College, PA | $37,500 | $38,830 | 80 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $37,190 | $37,070 | 150 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,110 | $36,150 | 30 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,940 | $38,060 | 660 |
| Reading, PA | $36,780 | $36,730 | 120 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $36,640 | $36,720 | 110 |
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