Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Jersey
$42,910
National Median
$37,320
Employment
1,910
Entry Level (10th)
$35,720
Top Earners (90th)
$57,350
How New Jersey Compares
New Jersey pays $5,590 more than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.449 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in New Jersey (location quotient: 0.61).
Other States for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $48,050 | 360 |
| Massachusetts | $45,480 | 1,470 |
| 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 |
| 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 |