Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi

Median Salary

$30,360

per year

Hourly Rate

$14.60

per hour

Employment

560

in Mississippi

vs. National Avg

-20.4%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Mississippi pays 20.4% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$35,802

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.8

15% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Mississippi

10th

$26,060

25th

$27,880

Median

$30,360

75th

$36,840

90th

$45,440

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