Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Mississippi earn a median of $30,360 a year, −20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $30,360
- vs. U.S. median
- −20% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,060; the top 10% earn over $45,440. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$39,010 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Mississippi
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Mississippi?
The median is $30,360 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $26,060 and the top 10% earn over $45,440. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 51 of 51 (−20% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.