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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
National salary overview and state-by-state comparison for 2024.
United States National Average
Average Annual
$38,660
Median Annual
$37,230
Total Workforce
110,280
Highest Paying States
| Rank | State | Avg Salary | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Haven, CT | $59,330 | 330 |
| #2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $51,710 | 2,410 |
| #3 | Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area | $51,670 | 330 |
| #4 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $50,760 | 550 |
| #5 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $48,830 | 1,590 |
| #6 | Massachusetts | $47,460 | 1,470 |
| #7 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,160 | 1,230 |
| #8 | Maine | $46,790 | 790 |
| #9 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $46,680 | 320 |
| #10 | California | $46,500 | 14,960 |
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