Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Jersey

Median Salary

$46,160

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.19

per hour

Employment

3,270

in New Jersey

vs. National Avg

+21.0%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, New Jersey pays 21.0% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$42,426

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

108.8

9% above national avg

Rent/Income

47%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

10th

$36,720

25th

$39,700

Median

$46,160

75th

$48,190

90th

$57,670

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