ID · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Idaho

Median Annual Salary $35,820 -4% below national average (national: $37,320)
$35,460Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
790Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,820
$27,070
10th pct.
$45,970
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$27,070$13.02
25th percentile$29,610$14.24
50th percentile (median)$35,820$17.22
75th percentile$38,370$18.45
90th percentile (top earners)$45,970$22.10
Mean (average)$35,460$17.05

How Idaho Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Idaho
Idaho (current) $35,820
Rhode Island $48,050 +34%
Massachusetts $45,480 +27%
California $45,470 +27%
Maine $44,080 +23%
Minnesota $43,670 +22%
Washington $43,590 +22%
District of Columbia $43,580 +22%
Maryland $43,520 +21%

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Related Occupations in Idaho

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $35,790 2,330
Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $35,770 910
Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,680 6,690
Bakers $36,010 1,570
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $35,490 1,420
Residential Advisors $35,430 450

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Idaho is $35,460 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,820 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Idaho typically earn around $27,070 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,610 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Idaho make approximately $45,970 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $38,370 per year.

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

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Idaho is $35,820, which is -4% 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