Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in West Virginia

Median Salary

$32,350

per year

Hourly Rate

$15.55

per hour

Employment

730

in West Virginia

vs. National Avg

-15.2%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, West Virginia pays 15.2% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$38,420

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

84.2

16% below national avg

Rent/Income

31%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in West Virginia

10th

$25,830

25th

$28,250

Median

$32,350

75th

$35,740

90th

$38,040

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