Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median Salary

$46,720

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.46

per hour

Employment

1,970

in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

vs. National Avg

+22.5%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA pays 22.5% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Salary Distribution in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

10th

$37,850

25th

$39,570

Median

$46,720

75th

$47,320

90th

$57,400

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