Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Maryland

Median Salary

$44,770

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.52

per hour

Employment

2,220

in Maryland

vs. National Avg

+17.4%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Maryland pays 17.4% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,998

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

109.2

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

45%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Maryland

10th

$37,150

25th

$39,440

Median

$44,770

75th

$49,230

90th

$60,710

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