Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Arkansas

Median Salary

$34,570

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.62

per hour

Employment

1,460

in Arkansas

vs. National Avg

-9.4%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Arkansas pays 9.4% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,058

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

86.3

14% below national avg

Rent/Income

30%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Arkansas

10th

$27,860

25th

$29,500

Median

$34,570

75th

$36,830

90th

$42,180

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