AZ · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Arizona

Median Annual Salary $38,240 +2% above national average (national: $37,320)
$39,460Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
2,210Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$38,240
$33,620
10th pct.
$49,230
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$33,620$16.16
25th percentile$35,000$16.83
50th percentile (median)$38,240$18.39
75th percentile$43,190$20.77
90th percentile (top earners)$49,230$23.67
Mean (average)$39,460$18.97

How Arizona Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Arizona
Arizona (current) $38,240
Rhode Island $48,050 +26%
Massachusetts $45,480 +19%
California $45,470 +19%
Maine $44,080 +15%
Minnesota $43,670 +14%
Washington $43,590 +14%
District of Columbia $43,580 +14%
Maryland $43,520 +14%

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Arizona is $39,460 per year. The median (middle) salary is $38,240 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Arizona typically earn around $33,620 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $35,000 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Arizona make approximately $49,230 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $43,190 per year.

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

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Arizona is $38,240, which is +2% above 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