Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in North Carolina

Median Salary

$37,070

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.82

per hour

Employment

6,910

in North Carolina

vs. National Avg

-2.8%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, North Carolina pays 2.8% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,269

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

94.4

6% below national avg

Rent/Income

42%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in North Carolina

10th

$28,830

25th

$35,250

Median

$37,070

75th

$39,080

90th

$46,470

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