Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in District of Columbia

Median Salary

$49,080

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.60

per hour

Employment

240

in District of Columbia

vs. National Avg

+28.7%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, District of Columbia pays 28.7% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$42,940

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

51%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

10th

$46,570

25th

$46,960

Median

$49,080

75th

$60,700

90th

$72,840

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