Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Carolina

Median Salary

$36,980

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.78

per hour

Employment

1,720

in South Carolina

vs. National Avg

-3.1%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, South Carolina pays 3.1% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,196

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

92.0

8% below national avg

Rent/Income

41%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in South Carolina

10th

$27,390

25th

$30,530

Median

$36,980

75th

$40,600

90th

$48,630

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