TX · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Texas

Median Annual Salary $30,430 -18% below national average (national: $37,320)
$33,170Mean Annual
$15Median Hourly
8,040Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$30,430
$22,040
10th pct.
$46,020
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$22,040$10.60
25th percentile$28,100$13.51
50th percentile (median)$30,430$14.63
75th percentile$37,040$17.81
90th percentile (top earners)$46,020$22.13
Mean (average)$33,170$15.95

How Texas Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Texas
Texas (current) $30,430
Rhode Island $48,050 +58%
Massachusetts $45,480 +49%
California $45,470 +49%
Maine $44,080 +45%
Minnesota $43,670 +44%
Washington $43,590 +43%
District of Columbia $43,580 +43%
Maryland $43,520 +43%

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Related Occupations in Texas

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Sewing Machine Operators $30,480 6,310
Parking Attendants $30,690 11,150
Retail Salespersons $30,130 329,520
Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other $30,750 1,830
Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $30,770 9,750
Animal Caretakers $29,810 22,690

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Texas is $33,170 per year. The median (middle) salary is $30,430 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Texas typically earn around $22,040 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $28,100 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Texas make approximately $46,020 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $37,040 per year.

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

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Texas is $30,430, which is -18% 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