Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Missouri

Median Salary

$36,660

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.62

per hour

Employment

2,010

in Missouri

vs. National Avg

-3.9%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Missouri pays 3.9% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$41,377

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

88.6

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Missouri

10th

$30,280

25th

$34,150

Median

$36,660

75th

$41,650

90th

$45,940

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