Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Virginia

Median Salary

$37,450

per year

Hourly Rate

$18.01

per hour

Employment

4,810

in Virginia

vs. National Avg

-1.8%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Virginia pays 1.8% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$36,184

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

103.5

4% above national avg

Rent/Income

50%

Unaffordable

Salary Distribution in Virginia

10th

$30,430

25th

$35,660

Median

$37,450

75th

$45,270

90th

$48,580

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