Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New Mexico
$35,600
National Median
$37,320
Employment
470
Entry Level (10th)
$28,920
Top Earners (90th)
$44,910
How New Mexico Compares
New Mexico pays $1,720 less than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.542 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in New Mexico (location quotient: 0.73).
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 |
| 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 |