Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas

Median Salary

$35,680

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.16

per hour

Employment

1,570

in Kansas

vs. National Avg

-6.5%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Kansas pays 6.5% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,644

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.0

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Kansas

10th

$28,720

25th

$30,800

Median

$35,680

75th

$38,460

90th

$47,930

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