Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

Median Salary

$36,940

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.76

per hour

Employment

660

in Pittsburgh, PA

vs. National Avg

-3.2%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Pittsburgh, PA pays 3.2% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,935

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.5

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

38%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Pittsburgh, PA

10th

$30,240

25th

$35,580

Median

$36,940

75th

$38,440

90th

$47,430

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