Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in North Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in North Carolina
$36,680
National Median
$37,320
Employment
5,190
Entry Level (10th)
$29,920
Top Earners (90th)
$45,810
How North Carolina Compares
North Carolina pays $640 less than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 1.06 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in North Carolina (location quotient: 1.43).
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 |
| Michigan | $36,550 | 4,040 |
| Virginia | $36,500 | 4,880 |