Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Massachusetts
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Massachusetts earn a median of $46,670 a year, +22% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $46,670
- vs. U.S. median
- +22% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range in Massachusetts
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460; the top 10% earn over $63,130. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$60,500 median in Massachusetts (broader BLS group)
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Massachusetts
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Massachusetts?
The median is $46,670 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $35,460 and the top 10% earn over $63,130. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Massachusetts a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 51 (+22% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.