Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Louisiana

Median Salary

$30,480

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.65

per hour

Employment

1,230

in Louisiana

vs. National Avg

-20.1%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Louisiana pays 20.1% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$33,829

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

90.1

10% below national avg

Rent/Income

41%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

10th

$28,400

25th

$28,880

Median

$30,480

75th

$35,830

90th

$37,510

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