Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Rhode Island
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in Rhode Island
$48,050
National Median
$37,320
Employment
360
Entry Level (10th)
$32,950
Top Earners (90th)
$48,630
How Rhode Island Compares
Rhode Island pays $10,730 more than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.72 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in Rhode Island (location quotient: 0.97).
Other States for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
| State | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Virginia | $36,500 | 4,880 |