Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Alabama

Median Salary

$35,800

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.21

per hour

Employment

1,240

in Alabama

vs. National Avg

-6.2%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Alabama pays 6.2% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$41,102

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

87.1

13% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Alabama

10th

$27,970

25th

$29,010

Median

$35,800

75th

$37,970

90th

$43,360

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).