Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median Salary

$38,340

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.43

per hour

Employment

1,440

in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

vs. National Avg

+0.5%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL pays 0.5% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,336

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.5

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

64%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

10th

$31,410

25th

$36,970

Median

$38,340

75th

$45,970

90th

$47,360

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