Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Dakota
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in South Dakota
$32,810
National Median
$37,320
Employment
270
Entry Level (10th)
$26,950
Top Earners (90th)
$36,670
How South Dakota Compares
South Dakota pays $4,510 less 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 South Dakota (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 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 |