Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Virginia
Ranked #19 of 51 · VA
1.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $39,630 ≈ $19/hr
Median annual salary $37,450
Employment 4,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $30,430P25 $35,660 Median $37,450P75 $45,270P90 $48,580
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Virginia earn between $30,430 and $48,580. 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 Virginia is $39,630, about 1.8% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $19/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $37,480 | $38,890 | 270 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,470 | $38,850 | 820 |
| Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36,420 | $38,130 | 110 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $36,320 | $37,060 | 910 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $36,230 | $38,510 | 150 |
| Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $36,130 | $37,840 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $35,950 | $37,180 | 100 |
| Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $35,780 | $37,690 | 80 |
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