West Virginia

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$32,260
-20.0% vs national
Hourly Wage
$15.51
 
10th Percentile
$25,830
Entry level
90th Percentile
$38,040
Senior level
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Salary Range

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in West Virginia earn between $25,830 and $38,040, with a mean of $32,260. The national average for this role is $40,331.

$32,260 mean
10th Percentile$25,83090th Percentile$38,040

How West Virginia Compares

LocationMean Salary
West Virginia$32,260
National Average$40,331
District of Columbia$55,760
Massachusetts$48,390
California$47,250
Maine$46,580
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. West Virginia. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.