District of Columbia

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in District of Columbia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2024

Mean Annual
$45,340
+16.2% vs national
Hourly Wage
$21.80
 
10th Percentile
$36,260
Entry level
90th Percentile
$56,730
Senior level
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Salary Range

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakerss in District of Columbia earn between $36,260 and $56,730, with a mean of $45,340. The national average for this role is $39,024.

$45,340 mean
10th Percentile$36,26090th Percentile$56,730

How District of Columbia Compares

LocationMean Salary
District of Columbia$45,340
National Average$39,024
Massachusetts$47,460
Maine$46,790
California$46,500
Connecticut$46,350
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024. District of Columbia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.