Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in West Virginia
Ranked #51 of 51 · WV
20% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $32,260 ≈ $16/hr
Median annual salary $32,350
Employment 730
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $25,830P25 $28,250 Median $32,350P75 $35,740P90 $38,040
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in West Virginia earn between $25,830 and $38,040. 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 West Virginia is $32,260, about 20% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $16/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in West Virginia
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgantown, WV | $35,310 | $33,470 | 100 |
| Beckley, WV | $34,270 | $32,790 | 40 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $33,690 | $33,330 | 50 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $32,610 | $32,330 | 150 |
| Charleston, WV | $32,070 | $31,970 | 90 |
| Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $28,380 | $29,540 | 150 |
| Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area | $28,280 | $30,120 | 90 |
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