AL · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Alabama

Median Annual Salary $29,660 -21% below national average (national: $37,320)
$31,240Mean Annual
$14Median Hourly
1,060Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$29,660
$23,420
10th pct.
$38,540
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$23,420$11.26
25th percentile$27,930$13.43
50th percentile (median)$29,660$14.26
75th percentile$36,130$17.37
90th percentile (top earners)$38,540$18.53
Mean (average)$31,240$15.02

How Alabama Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Alabama
Alabama (current) $29,660
Rhode Island $48,050 +62%
Massachusetts $45,480 +53%
California $45,470 +53%
Maine $44,080 +49%
Minnesota $43,670 +47%
Washington $43,590 +47%
District of Columbia $43,580 +47%
Maryland $43,520 +47%

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Related Occupations in Alabama

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,660 3,170
Tire Repairers and Changers $29,790 1,780
Retail Salespersons $29,430 60,330
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $29,990 2,000
Cooks, Restaurant $30,100 18,370
Sewing Machine Operators $30,140 2,650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Alabama?

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Alabama is $31,240 per year. The median (middle) salary is $29,660 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Alabama?

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Alabama typically earn around $23,420 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $27,930 per year.

What is the highest Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Alabama?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Alabama make approximately $38,540 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,130 per year.

How does the Alabama Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Alabama is $29,660, which is -21% below national average of $37,320.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes