Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Massachusetts
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Massachusetts
$45,480
National Median
$37,320
Employment
1,470
Entry Level (10th)
$34,740
Top Earners (90th)
$63,650
How Massachusetts Compares
Massachusetts pays $8,160 more than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.402 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in Massachusetts (location quotient: 0.54).
Other States for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $48,050 | 360 |
| California | $45,470 | 14,960 |
| Maine | $44,080 | 790 |
| Minnesota | $43,670 | 1,220 |
| Washington | $43,590 | 4,720 |
| District of Columbia | $43,580 | 150 |
| Maryland | $43,520 | 1,690 |
| New York | $43,150 | 5,680 |
| New Jersey | $42,910 | 1,910 |
| Oregon | $42,830 | 2,670 |
| Connecticut | $39,540 | 1,270 |
| Colorado | $39,480 | 2,950 |
| Arizona | $38,240 | 2,210 |
| Alaska | $37,530 | 150 |
| Illinois | $37,310 | 3,790 |
| Florida | $37,200 | 7,060 |
| Montana | $37,060 | 580 |
| North Carolina | $36,680 | 5,190 |
| Michigan | $36,550 | 4,040 |
| Virginia | $36,500 | 4,880 |