Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median Salary

$47,150

per year

Hourly Rate

$22.67

per hour

Employment

200

in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

vs. National Avg

+23.6%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA pays 23.6% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Salary Distribution in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

10th

$39,100

25th

$44,810

Median

$47,150

75th

$48,880

90th

$58,510

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