WY · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Wyoming

Median Annual Salary $36,430 -2% below national average (national: $37,320)
$34,360Mean Annual
$18Median Hourly
160Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$36,430
$29,380
10th pct.
$38,020
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$29,380$14.13
25th percentile$29,800$14.33
50th percentile (median)$36,430$17.52
75th percentile$37,110$17.84
90th percentile (top earners)$38,020$18.28
Mean (average)$34,360$16.52

How Wyoming Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Wyoming
Wyoming (current) $36,430
Rhode Island $48,050 +32%
Massachusetts $45,480 +25%
California $45,470 +25%
Maine $44,080 +21%
Minnesota $43,670 +20%
Washington $43,590 +20%
District of Columbia $43,580 +20%
Maryland $43,520 +19%

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OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Driver/Sales Workers $36,450 950
Crossing Guards and Flaggers $36,400 140
Security Guards $36,330 1,020
Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers $36,320 330
Food Batchmakers $36,610 110
Library Assistants, Clerical $36,210 170

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Wyoming is $34,360 per year. The median (middle) salary is $36,430 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

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

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Wyoming typically earn around $29,380 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $29,800 per year.

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

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Wyoming make approximately $38,020 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $37,110 per year.

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

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Wyoming is $36,430, which is -2% 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