Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median Salary

$45,640

per year

Hourly Rate

$21.94

per hour

Employment

2,400

in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

vs. National Avg

+19.6%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA pays 19.6% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,930

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

114.3

14% above national avg

Rent/Income

58%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

10th

$42,600

25th

$43,700

Median

$45,640

75th

$48,080

90th

$58,060

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