Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New York

Median Salary

$44,750

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.52

per hour

Employment

5,790

in New York

vs. National Avg

+17.3%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, New York pays 17.3% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,778

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

112.5

13% above national avg

Rent/Income

50%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in New York

10th

$36,450

25th

$38,610

Median

$44,750

75th

$46,560

90th

$53,460

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