Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Florida
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Florida earn a median of $37,830 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,830
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,790
Pay range in Florida
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,090; the top 10% earn over $47,270. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Florida
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$45,760 median in Florida (broader BLS group)
- Veterinarians$131,660 median in Florida
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Florida
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Florida?
The median is $37,830 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,090 and the top 10% earn over $47,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Florida a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.