Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Carolina
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Carolina
$35,680
National Median
$37,320
Employment
1,840
Entry Level (10th)
$28,280
Top Earners (90th)
$48,430
How South Carolina Compares
South Carolina pays $1,640 less than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.811 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in South Carolina (location quotient: 1.09).
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 |