Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

Median Salary

$37,600

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.08

per hour

Employment

960

in Kansas City, MO-KS

vs. National Avg

-1.4%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Kansas City, MO-KS pays 1.4% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,517

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.8

7% below national avg

Rent/Income

41%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kansas City, MO-KS

10th

$30,640

25th

$35,600

Median

$37,600

75th

$42,800

90th

$49,450

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