Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$49,210

per year

Hourly Rate

$23.66

per hour

Employment

620

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+29.0%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 29.0% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,940

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

77%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$44,820

25th

$47,530

Median

$49,210

75th

$57,400

90th

$58,340

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