Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Rhode Island

Median Salary

$49,770

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.93

per hour

Employment

380

in Rhode Island

vs. National Avg

+30.5%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Rhode Island pays 30.5% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$49,522

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

100.5

1% above national avg

Rent/Income

36%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Rhode Island

10th

$35,510

25th

$37,440

Median

$49,770

75th

$49,930

90th

$50,130

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