Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in West Virginia
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024
Median in West Virginia
$32,630
National Median
$37,320
Employment
660
Entry Level (10th)
$22,770
Top Earners (90th)
$36,990
How West Virginia Compares
West Virginia pays $4,690 less than the national median for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss.
There are 0.936 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers jobs per 1,000 workers in West Virginia (location quotient: 1.26).
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 |