Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New York
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in New York
$43,150
National Median
$37,320
Employment
5,680
Entry Level (10th)
$36,210
Top Earners (90th)
$51,170
How New York Compares
New York pays $5,830 more than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.595 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in New York (location quotient: 0.8).
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 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 |