Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile
Full Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual Wage | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry-level) | $37,350 | $17.96 |
| 25th percentile | $38,690 | $18.60 |
| 50th percentile (median) | $44,080 | $21.19 |
| 75th percentile | $57,690 | $27.74 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $58,120 | $27.94 |
| Mean (average) | $46,790 | $22.50 |
How Maine Compares
| State | Median Annual | vs. Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Maine (current) | $44,080 | — |
| Rhode Island | $48,050 | +9% |
| Massachusetts | $45,480 | +3% |
| California | $45,470 | +3% |
| Minnesota | $43,670 | -1% |
| Washington | $43,590 | -1% |
| District of Columbia | $43,580 | -1% |
| Maryland | $43,520 | -1% |
| New York | $43,150 | -2% |
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Related Occupations in Maine
| Occupation | Median Annual | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | $44,080 | 430 |
| Production Workers, All Other | $44,180 | 1,170 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $43,870 | 330 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $43,870 | 9,000 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $43,860 | 140 |
| Parts Salespersons | $44,300 | 1,840 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Maine?
The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Maine is $46,790 per year. The median (middle) salary is $44,080 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Maine?
Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Maine typically earn around $37,350 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $38,690 per year.
What is the highest Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Maine?
Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Maine make approximately $58,120 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $57,690 per year.
How does the Maine Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?
The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Maine is $44,080, which is +18% 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