Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Texas

Median Salary

$34,850

per year

Hourly Rate

$16.75

per hour

Employment

8,440

in Texas

vs. National Avg

-8.7%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Texas pays 8.7% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,454

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

95.6

4% below national avg

Rent/Income

48%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Texas

10th

$24,070

25th

$29,340

Median

$34,850

75th

$43,270

90th

$46,890

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