Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico

Median Salary

$37,500

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.03

per hour

Employment

520

in New Mexico

vs. National Avg

-1.7%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, New Mexico pays 1.7% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,761

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

34%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in New Mexico

10th

$29,870

25th

$35,430

Median

$37,500

75th

$39,620

90th

$48,310

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