Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Carolina
Ranked #35 of 51 · SC
8.3% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,000 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $36,980
Employment 1,720
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $27,390P25 $30,530 Median $36,980P75 $40,600P90 $48,630
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in South Carolina earn between $27,390 and $48,630. 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 South Carolina is $37,000, about 8.3% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC | $38,120 | $39,730 | 400 |
| Charleston-North Charleston, SC | $37,660 | $38,280 | 350 |
| Columbia, SC | $36,680 | $35,340 | 240 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | $35,900 | $35,440 | 120 |
| Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $33,440 | $32,760 | 70 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $29,900 | $33,450 | 100 |
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