GA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Georgia

Median Annual Salary $34,980 -6% below national average (national: $37,320)
$34,530Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
3,280Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$34,980
$28,410
10th pct.
$41,250
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,410$13.66
25th percentile$30,070$14.46
50th percentile (median)$34,980$16.82
75th percentile$36,720$17.65
90th percentile (top earners)$41,250$19.83
Mean (average)$34,530$16.60

How Georgia Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Georgia
Georgia (current) $34,980
Rhode Island $48,050 +37%
Massachusetts $45,480 +30%
California $45,470 +30%
Maine $44,080 +26%
Minnesota $43,670 +25%
Washington $43,590 +25%
District of Columbia $43,580 +25%
Maryland $43,520 +24%

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Related Occupations in Georgia

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $34,960 7,440
Cooks, Restaurant $35,090 49,320
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $34,850 1,390
Orderlies $34,780 2,570
Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers $35,210 3,310
Residential Advisors $35,450 2,720

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Georgia is $34,530 per year. The median (middle) salary is $34,980 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Georgia typically earn around $28,410 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,070 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Georgia make approximately $41,250 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $36,720 per year.

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

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Georgia is $34,980, which is -6% 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