Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Connecticut
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Connecticut earn a median of $44,250 a year, +16% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,250
- vs. U.S. median
- +16% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range in Connecticut
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,920; the top 10% earn over $59,950. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Connecticut
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Connecticut?
The median is $44,250 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,920 and the top 10% earn over $59,950. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Connecticut a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 51 (+16% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.