Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Minnesota
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Minnesota earn a median of $45,280 a year, +19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $45,280
- vs. U.S. median
- +19% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range in Minnesota
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410; the top 10% earn over $49,060. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Minnesota
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Minnesota
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Minnesota?
The median is $45,280 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,410 and the top 10% earn over $49,060. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Minnesota a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+19% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.